Taryn
Taryn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Uncertain; possibly derived from Tara meaning 'rocky hill' or Gaelic origins meaning 'thunder'.
Origin and history
Taryn is a modern name popularized in the mid-20th century, often considered an invented blend or a feminine adaptation derived from Irish names like Taran or Tara. It gained steady traction in the United States during the late 20th century. Today it remains a recognizable, though moderately used, modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
25,698 babies in the United States have been named Taryn since 1880. It ranks #903 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1611.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.7 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
- OH (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 612 |
| 1960-1970 | 522 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,416 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,745 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,576 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,500 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,837 |
| 2020-2029 | 490 |
Famous people named Taryn
- Taryn Manning: Actress, Singer
- Taryn Power: Actress
- Taryn Terrell: Wrestler, Stuntwoman
Fun facts
- The name gained initial public visibility in the 1950s after actor Tyrone Power and actress Linda Christian named their daughter Taryn Power.
- It represents a trend of mid-20th-century invented feminine names blending traditional Celtic sounds with modern suffixes.