Tariq
Boy name · #1590 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Tariq? In official American birth records, Tariq has been tracked continuously since 1963, giving it 62 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 107 baby boys were named Tariq, placing it at #1590 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1668, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 16,822 boys born in 2025 was named Tariq.
The 62-year story
Tariq first appears in the Social Security records in 1963, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1998, when 514 boys were named Tariq — good for #444 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Tariq per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Tariq against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Tariq in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Tariq is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Tariq will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Tariq is most common
State-level data for Tariq is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Tariq
Statistically, parents drawn to Tariq tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Tyriq, Tyree, Trevon, Tahj, and Trent.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Tariq | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 107 | #1585 |
| 2024 | 133 | #1405 |
| 2023 | 146 | #1309 |
| 2022 | 138 | #1353 |
| 2021 | 135 | #1365 |
| 2020 | 135 | #1325 |
| 2019 | 119 | #1459 |
| 2018 | 148 | #1244 |
| 2017 | 141 | #1287 |
| 2016 | 125 | #1399 |
| 2015 | 94 | #1668 |
| 2014 | 92 | #1670 |
| 2013 | 109 | #1492 |
| 2012 | 115 | #1439 |
| 2011 | 107 | #1505 |
| 2010 | 111 | #1470 |
| 2009 | 115 | #1453 |
| 2008 | 117 | #1428 |
| 2007 | 145 | #1215 |
| 2006 | 174 | #1043 |
| 2005 | 172 | #999 |
| 2004 | 201 | #871 |
| 2003 | 225 | #775 |
| 2002 | 236 | #738 |
| 2001 | 261 | #689 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Tariq?
In official American birth records, the name Tariq first appeared in 1963 (over 62 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 62 years.
Is Tariq a popular boy name?
Tariq ranked #1590 among boys in 2025 with 107 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1668.
When was the name Tariq most popular?
Tariq peaked in 1998, when 514 American boys received the name (ranked #444 that year). Since 1998 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Tariq?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 16,822 newborn American boys was named Tariq. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.