How Many People Are Named Tarsha?
Complete statistics for the name Tarsha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tarsha is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 146,665 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,250 people named Tarsha living in the US. It peaked in popularity back in 1974.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision, indicating those named Tarsha might be destined for success and influence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 51All 2,375 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: 1974Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tarsha Through the Generations
Tarsha has been a stable presence through the generations, with its peak year being 1974 when 246 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Tarsha are aged between 30 and 60, with only a small percentage under 30 or over 60. This distribution suggests a name that's both classic and modern, appealing across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tarsha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tarsha
How Many People Have the Name Tarsha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,250 people in the United States currently share the name Tarsha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 146,665 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tarsha a Common or Rare Name?
Tarsha 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 Tarsha Mean?
Tarsha means "creative variant of Tara" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tarsha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tarsha Most Popular?
The name Tarsha reached peak popularity in 1974, with 246 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 Tarsha?
Approximately 2,250 people named Tarsha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,375. That works out to roughly 1 in 146,665 Americans.
Is Tarsha a rare name?
Tarsha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 146,665 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tarsha mean?
Tarsha means "creative variant of Tara" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Tarsha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tarsha are male and 100% are female.
When was Tarsha most popular?
Tarsha peaked in 1974 with 246 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.