boy's name
Tarus
TAIR-us (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 534
Tarus is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1976, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tarus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 232 |
| 1980s | 117 |
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Tarus?
In 2011, Tarus was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tarus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tarus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tarus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tarus
- English TAIR-us
Sibling Names for Tarus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tarus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tarus
How popular is the name Tarus?
In 2011, Tarus was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Tarus a girl's or a boy's name?
Tarus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tarus?
Tarus has 2 syllables.
When was Tarus most popular?
Tarus peaked in 1976, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.