UK girl's name
Tarryn
Variant spelling of the South African name Terryn meaning "little grace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tarryn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tarryn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4838, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 9 births.
This profile covers 66 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. 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 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 66 living people in the UK are called Tarryn. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tarryn ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 9 girls were registered as Tarryn.
- • About 66 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tarryn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4838
2012
Births in 2012
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
9 births
Estimated living
66
2026
Meaning
What does Tarryn mean?
The name Tarryn is believed to have originated from the Celtic language group, specifically from the Welsh and Irish Gaelic traditions. The earliest recorded references to the name date back to the 6th century AD, during the time of the ancient Celtic tribes inhabiting the British Isles.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Tarryn was a Welsh prince who lived in the late 6th century. His name was Tarryn ap Cyngen, and he was a member of the royal family of the Kingdom of Powys, a Welsh principality located in present-day eastern Wales.
In Irish Gaelic tradition, the name Tarryn is thought to be derived from the word "tárr," which means "to cross" or "to journey." This could suggest that the name was initially given to individuals who traveled or migrated from one place to another.
Another notable figure with the name Tarryn was a 9th-century Irish monk and scholar known as Tarryn of Armagh. He was a prominent figure in the Irish monastic tradition and is credited with preserving many ancient texts and manuscripts during the Viking raids on Ireland.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tarryn appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly in Wales and Ireland. One such example is Tarryn ap Rhys, a Welsh nobleman who lived in the 13th century and fought alongside the famous Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd during the Welsh wars against the English.
In the 16th century, there was a Scottish nobleman named Tarryn Campbell, who served as a courtier to King James VI of Scotland. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a significant role in the negotiations leading to the Union of the Crowns in 1603.
Another notable figure with the name Tarryn was an Irish poet and bard from the 17th century known as Tarryn Ó Dálaigh. He was renowned for his intricate and beautiful poetic works, which celebrated the Irish language and culture during a time of English colonization.
While the name Tarryn has its roots in Celtic cultures, it has also been used in other parts of the world, particularly in modern times. However, the historical significance and earliest recorded examples of the name can be traced back to the ancient Celtic traditions of Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tarryn over time
The chart below shows babies named Tarryn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tarryn, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2012, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tarryn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tarryn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3755 | 18 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3040 | 40 | 7 |
| 1990s | #3134 | 8 | 2 |
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FAQ
Tarryn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tarryn in the UK right now?
In 2012, Tarryn was ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Tarryn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 9 babies registered as Tarryn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tarryn?
Variant spelling of the South African name Terryn meaning "little grace".
How many people are called Tarryn in the UK?
A total of 66 babies have been registered as Tarryn across the 12 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.