Tariq
Boy name · #1590 in 2025 · Uniqueness 75/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Tariq in class?
Tariq scores 75 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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
Geography matters for names, and Tariq is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Tariqs were FL (12), IL (10), NY (9), NC (7), CA (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 75/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.