Tarlton
Pronunciation: [ t-AHRLT-uhn ]
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Tarlton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 5 babies have been named Tarlton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tarlton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,347 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,347
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tarlton
Tarlton is a boy name .
Tarlton is currently ranked #31,347 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tarlton include Tar, Tarl, Tarly, Tarlie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Tay, Taie, and Tarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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