How Many People Are Named Tarnisha?
Complete statistics for the name Tarnisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tarnisha is a very rare female name, with only 383 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 862,084 Americans. The majority of those named Tarnisha are now in their forties, with the peak year of popularity being 1975 when 36 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, generosity, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 397 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: 1975Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tarnisha Through the Generations
Tarnisha has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though its popularity peaked in 1975 with 36 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged between 30 and 60, with 385 out of the 388 living bearers falling within this age range. Only 12 people named Tarnisha are under 30, indicating a shift towards older generations holding onto the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tarnisha's American roots
📄 About the Name Tarnisha
How Many People Have the Name Tarnisha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 383 people in the United States currently share the name Tarnisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 862,084 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tarnisha a Common or Rare Name?
Tarnisha 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 Tarnisha Mean?
Tarnisha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tarnisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tarnisha Most Popular?
The name Tarnisha reached peak popularity in 1975, with 36 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 Tarnisha?
Approximately 383 people named Tarnisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 397. That works out to roughly 1 in 862,084 Americans.
Is Tarnisha a rare name?
Tarnisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 862,084 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tarnisha mean?
Tarnisha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Tarnisha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tarnisha are male and 100% are female.
When was Tarnisha most popular?
Tarnisha peaked in 1975 with 36 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.