Tareq
A male given name from Arabic.
Every Tareq since 1980 — 363 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tareq
Tareq is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,834 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 363 American babies have been named Tareq. Its peak came in 1991, when 14 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tareq stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tareq year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,834 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,707 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,866 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,910 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8,085 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,756 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,724 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,921 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,944 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,557 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,602 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,680 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,662 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,633 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,135 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,674 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,529 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7,047 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,471 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,846 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,476 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,878 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,118 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,868 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,953 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,446 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,158 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tareq mean?
A male given name from Arabic.
How popular is the name Tareq in 2025?
Tareq ranked #11,834 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tareq?
363 babies have been named Tareq in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tareq most popular?
Tareq peaked in 1991, when 14 newborns received the name.
Is Tareq a boy or girl name?
Tareq is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tareq rising or falling?
Tareq is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.