How old is someone named Tara?
The average Tara is 44 years old.
Half of all living Taras are between 38 and 52.
When was Tara popular?
Tara had one big moment, peaking in 1972. 56% of the babies ever named Tara arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 7 | 0 |
| 1940s | 392 | 240 |
| 1950s | 3,175 | 2,500 |
| 1960s | 14,583 | 13,000 |
| 1970s | 65,324 | 61,000 |
| 1980s | 56,538 | 55,000 |
| 1990s | 23,421 | 23,000 |
| 2000s | 8,572 | 8,500 |
| 2010s | 2,911 | 2,900 |
| 2020s | 1,432 | 1,400 |
How many Taras are still alive?
About 170,000 Taras are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 180,000 babies named Tara since 1939.
Nearly every Tara ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Tara?
About half of living Taras are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 4%
- Gen X 45%
- Millennial 40%
- Gen Z 9%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Tara an old name?
Somewhat. Tara is older than 71 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Tara will be 69 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Tara a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Taras are women.
Names the same age as Tara
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Tara's name twin is Tera. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Tera's age curve is the closest match to Tara's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Tara
How old is the average Tara?
The average Tara in the US is 44 years old. The median is 45, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Tara?
About 170,000 Taras are alive in the US today, out of roughly 180,000 babies given the name since 1939.
When was the name Tara most popular?
In 1972, when about 7,300 baby girls were named Tara.
Is Tara a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 45% of living Taras, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this