UK boy's name
Tarrin
A rare English name potentially derived from the Old English word "tær" meaning "tar".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tarrin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tarrin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4052, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 9 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2002 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Tarrin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tarrin ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 9 boys were registered as Tarrin.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tarrin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4052
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
9 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Tarrin mean?
The name Tarrin is believed to have originated from the Gaelic language, which is a branch of the Celtic language family spoken in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. The name likely dates back to the early medieval period, around the 5th or 6th century AD.
Tarrin is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word "taran," which means "thunder" or "thunderous noise." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to individuals who were perceived as strong, powerful, or commanding in their presence or demeanor, much like the sound of thunder.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Tarrin can be found in the Irish Annals, which are a collection of chronicles recording significant events in Irish history. The Annals mention a person named Tarrin mac Cormac, who was a king of Ulaid (modern-day Ulster) in the 7th century AD.
Another notable figure bearing the name Tarrin was Tarrin O'Donnell, an Irish chieftain and lord of Tirconnell (part of modern-day County Donegal) who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the Nine Years' War against English forces in Ireland, which lasted from 1593 to 1603.
In the 12th century, there was a Scottish nobleman named Tarrin MacDonald, who was a member of the powerful Clan Donald and held lands in the Hebrides Islands off the west coast of Scotland.
Moving forward in time, a Welsh poet and writer named Tarrin Gwyndaf lived in the 18th century. He is known for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Welsh literature and culture.
During the 19th century, a Scottish explorer and naturalist named Tarrin Mackenzie made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in various parts of the world, including Australia and New Zealand.
While the name Tarrin may have originated in the Celtic regions, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and societies over the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tarrin over time
The chart below shows babies named Tarrin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tarrin, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tarrin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tarrin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2803 | 21 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Tarrin
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- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tarrin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tarrin in the UK right now?
In 2006, Tarrin was ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tarrin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 9 babies registered as Tarrin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tarrin?
A rare English name potentially derived from the Old English word "tær" meaning "tar".
How many people are called Tarrin in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Tarrin across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.