Tarence
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tarence first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 537 babies have been named Tarence in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tarence is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,629 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,629
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Tarence
Tarence is a boy name .
Tarence is currently ranked #16,629 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tarence include Tar, Tare, Tarey, Tareie, Nce, Ncey, Tay, Taie, and Tarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tarence include Tarek . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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