How Many People Are Named Tariq?
Complete statistics for the name Tariq: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tariq has a very rare charm, with only 6,605 people using it today and 1 in 49,962 Americans named Tariq. Most are young, with 71% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 11 is often associated with spiritual awareness and intuition. It's a number of duality and can bring both challenges and opportunities.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 6,778 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tariq Through the Generations
The name Tariq has a unique story. With just 6,778 total births across all time but 6,605 people currently using it, it's clear why it feels so rare. The peak year was 1998 when 521 babies were named Tariq, showing a spike in popularity. Today, the majority of Tariq's are young, with 71% under 30, making it a genuinely modern name. The stable trend since then suggests a name that's here to stay, even if it remains uncommon.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tariq's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Tariq
How Many People Have the Name Tariq?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,347 people in the United States currently share the name Tariq. That works out to roughly 1 in every 99,029 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Tariq a Common or Rare Name?
Tariq is classified as 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tariq in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Tariq Most Popular?
The name Tariq reached peak popularity in 1998, with 521 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Tariq?
Approximately 3,347 people named Tariq live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,347. That works out to roughly 1 in 99,029 Americans.
Is Tariq a rare name?
Tariq is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 99,029 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tariq mean?
The meaning and origin of Tariq are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Tariq more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Tariq are male and 0% are female.
When was Tariq most popular?
Tariq peaked in 1998 with 521 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.