Girls name · North Carolina
Tara in North Carolina
Tara was the 658th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 16 babies named Tara that year. Since 1955, North Carolina families have named 3,780 babies Tara.
Popularity over time
Tara in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 9 | 510th |
| 1966 | 23 | 260th |
| 1975 | 145 | 49th |
| 1985 | 118 | 60th |
| 1994 | 48 | 165th |
| 2004 | 19 | 472nd |
| 2013 | 10 | 842nd |
| 2025 | 16 | 658th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 510th in 1955 to 658th in 2025.
The most babies named Tara in North Carolina in a single year was 243, in 1972. Its best showing was 34th among girls names in 1972.
Across the country, Tara reached its best rank of 11th in New Jersey (1973). See Tara in every state →
How popular is Tara in North Carolina?
Tara was the 658th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 16 babies named Tara that year. Since 1955, North Carolina families have named 3,780 babies Tara.
How many babies are named Tara in North Carolina?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Tara in North Carolina. The most babies named Tara in North Carolina in a single year was 243, in 1972.
What is the rank of Tara in North Carolina?
Tara ranked 658th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 34th among girls names in 1972.
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.