Girls name · California
Tara in California
Tara was the 515th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 65 babies named Tara that year. Since 1945, California families have named 13,418 babies Tara.
Popularity over time
Tara in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 5 | 1029th |
| 1958 | 43 | 447th |
| 1969 | 301 | 122nd |
| 1980 | 388 | 92nd |
| 1992 | 251 | 195th |
| 2003 | 95 | 436th |
| 2014 | 48 | 761st |
| 2025 | 65 | 515th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1029th in 1945 to 515th in 2025.
The most babies named Tara in California in a single year was 517, in 1985. Its best showing was 63rd among girls names in 1977.
Across the country, Tara reached its best rank of 11th in New Jersey (1973). See Tara in every state →
How popular is Tara in California?
Tara was the 515th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 65 babies named Tara that year. Since 1945, California families have named 13,418 babies Tara.
How many babies are named Tara in California?
In 2025, 65 babies were named Tara in California. The most babies named Tara in California in a single year was 517, in 1985.
What is the rank of Tara in California?
Tara ranked 515th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 63rd among girls names in 1977.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.