How Many People Are Named Tareq?

Complete statistics for the name Tareq: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tareq
Very Rare
Arabic

Tareq is a very rare Arabic name, with only 348 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 947,214 Americans. The majority, 66%, are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.

~348
Living in US
1 in 947,214
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Arabic for 'prince'
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

184,444
Worldwide Bearers
#5,696
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
75,425
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
72,387
🇱🇾 Libya
9,732
🇸🇩 Sudan
8,527
🇪🇬 Egypt
8,263
🇮🇷 Iran
4,473
🇲🇦 Morocco
1,092
🇺🇸 United States
823
🇯🇴 Jordan
580
🇧🇭 Bahrain
355

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
348 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
236
Would be under 30 (66%)
121
Would be 30–60 (34%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 357 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
89
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tareq Through the Generations

Tareq has seen its peak popularity in 1991 with 14 births, but since then, it's been on a slow decline. As of now, there are 348 individuals named Tareq living in the United States, with the average age being 24. The age distribution shows a significant chunk of 236 under-30s, 121 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating that Tareq is predominantly a newer-generation name.

✨ Similar Names to Tareq

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tareq's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Tareq

How Many People Have the Name Tareq?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 348 people in the United States currently share the name Tareq. That works out to roughly 1 in every 947,214 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tareq a Common or Rare Name?

Tareq is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Tareq Mean?

Tareq means "Arabic for 'prince'" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tareq in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Tareq Most Popular?

The name Tareq reached peak popularity in 1991, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Tareq?

Approximately 348 people named Tareq live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 357. That works out to roughly 1 in 947,214 Americans.

Is Tareq a rare name?

Tareq is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 947,214 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tareq mean?

Tareq means "Arabic for 'prince'" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Tareq more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Tareq are male and 0% are female.

When was Tareq most popular?

Tareq peaked in 1991 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US348
All-Time Births357
1 in X1 in 947,214
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age24
Peak Year1991
World Rank#5,696
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.