Girls name · Illinois
Tara in Illinois
Tara was the 540th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 19 babies named Tara that year. Since 1946, Illinois families have named 7,368 babies Tara.
Popularity over time
Tara in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 6 | 742nd |
| 1959 | 27 | 419th |
| 1970 | 261 | 81st |
| 1981 | 256 | 56th |
| 1992 | 130 | 113th |
| 2003 | 40 | 337th |
| 2014 | 21 | 572nd |
| 2025 | 19 | 540th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 742nd in 1946 to 540th in 2025.
The most babies named Tara in Illinois in a single year was 351, in 1972. Its best showing was 36th among girls names in 1973.
Across the country, Tara reached its best rank of 11th in New Jersey (1973). See Tara in every state →
How popular is Tara in Illinois?
Tara was the 540th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 19 babies named Tara that year. Since 1946, Illinois families have named 7,368 babies Tara.
How many babies are named Tara in Illinois?
In 2025, 19 babies were named Tara in Illinois. The most babies named Tara in Illinois in a single year was 351, in 1972.
What is the rank of Tara in Illinois?
Tara ranked 540th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 36th among girls names in 1973.
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.