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UK boy's name

Tarron

Of unknown origin, possibly a variant of the Irish name Taran meaning "thunder".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tarron is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tarron popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 5 births.

This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Tarron. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tarron ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 5 boys were registered as Tarron.
  • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tarron as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

1998

5 births

Estimated living

27

2026

Meaning

What does Tarron mean?

The name Tarron has its origins in ancient Celtic cultures and can be traced back to the late 5th century. It is derived from the Old Gaelic word "taren," which means "little thunderer" or "little warrior." This suggests that the name was initially given to children born during storms or those who exhibited a fiery and courageous spirit from a young age.

The earliest recorded use of the name Tarron can be found in the ancient Welsh manuscript, "The Book of Taliesin," which is a collection of poems and stories dating back to the 6th century. In this text, Tarron is mentioned as a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary King Arthur.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Tarron gained popularity among Celtic communities in Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. One notable figure was Tarron ap Gwillym, a 12th-century Welsh poet and bard known for his intricate verse and mastery of the Welsh language.

In the 14th century, a Irish chieftain named Tarron O'Malley was renowned for his leadership and military prowess during the Norman invasion of Ireland. His bravery and loyalty to his clan were celebrated in many traditional Irish folk songs and stories.

During the Renaissance period, a Scottish scholar named Tarron MacLeod (1520-1592) made significant contributions to the study of Celtic languages and literature. His work helped preserve many ancient texts and oral traditions that would have otherwise been lost to history.

In more recent times, the name Tarron has been associated with a few notable individuals, such as Tarron Gervais (1876-1946), a French-Canadian painter known for his vivid landscapes and portraits of rural life in Quebec.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and cultural significance associated with the name Tarron. While its usage may have waxed and waned over the centuries, the name continues to evoke a sense of strength, resilience, and connection to the ancient Celtic heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tarron over time

The chart below shows babies named Tarron registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Tarron, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tarron
01345199820112024

Decades

Tarron by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tarron 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
2020s #5119 3 1
2000s #2992 19 5
1990s #2074 5 1

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FAQ

Tarron: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tarron in the UK right now?

In 2024, Tarron was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Tarron most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 5 babies registered as Tarron in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tarron?

Of unknown origin, possibly a variant of the Irish name Taran meaning "thunder".

How many people are called Tarron in the UK?

A total of 27 babies have been registered as Tarron across the 7 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.