Tarry
Pronunciation: [ t-EHR-ee ]
Tarry is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,739 in the US, popular nicknames include Tar, Tay, and Tarie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Tarry is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-EHR-ee.
Parents who love the name Tarry often also consider Christiane, Carin, Roanne .
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Historical Record
Tarry first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 161 babies have been named Tarry in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tarry is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,739 for girl names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,739
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Tarry is also used as a boy name, ranked #30577.
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About the Name Tarry
Tarry is a girl name .
Is Tarry a boy or girl name? Tarry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,739 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,577. Tarry is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tarry is currently ranked #36,739 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tarry include Tar, Tay, and Tarie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis