Tariq
Borrowed from Arabic طَارِق (ṭāriq, “messenger, nocturnal visitor, or morning star”), from طَرَقَ (ṭaraqa, “to knock, to rap”).
Every Tariq since 1963 — 6,885 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tariq
Tariq is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,599 in 2025 with 107 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 6,885 American babies have been named Tariq. Its peak came in 1998, when 521 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 Tariq stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tariq year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 107 | #1,599 |
| 2024 | — | — | 133 | #1,409 |
| 2023 | — | — | 146 | #1,313 |
| 2022 | — | — | 138 | #1,361 |
| 2021 | — | — | 135 | #1,371 |
| 2020 | — | — | 135 | #1,333 |
| 2019 | — | — | 119 | #1,467 |
| 2018 | — | — | 148 | #1,252 |
| 2017 | — | — | 141 | #1,292 |
| 2016 | — | — | 125 | #1,411 |
| 2015 | — | — | 94 | #1,676 |
| 2014 | — | — | 92 | #1,678 |
| 2013 | — | — | 109 | #1,498 |
| 2012 | — | — | 115 | #1,446 |
| 2011 | — | — | 107 | #1,508 |
| 2010 | — | — | 111 | #1,479 |
| 2009 | — | — | 115 | #1,455 |
| 2008 | — | — | 117 | #1,432 |
| 2007 | — | — | 145 | #1,221 |
| 2006 | — | — | 174 | #1,047 |
| 2005 | — | — | 172 | #1,002 |
| 2004 | — | — | 201 | #874 |
| 2003 | — | — | 225 | #781 |
| 2002 | — | — | 236 | #740 |
| 2001 | — | — | 261 | #691 |
| 2000 | — | — | 281 | #648 |
| 1995 | — | — | 137 | #952 |
| 1990 | — | — | 96 | #1,095 |
| 1985 | — | — | 65 | #1,167 |
| 1980 | — | — | 51 | #1,323 |
| 1975 | — | — | 21 | #2,198 |
| 1970 | — | — | 15 | #2,499 |
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Famous people named Tariq
- Tariq ibn Ziyad Military personnel · 670–720
- Tariq Aziz Politician · 1936–2015
- Tariq Ali Writer · b. 1943
- Tariq Ramadan Philosopher · b. 1962
- Tariq al-Hashimi Politician · b. 1942
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tariq mean?
Borrowed from Arabic طَارِق (ṭāriq, “messenger, nocturnal visitor, or morning star”), from طَرَقَ (ṭaraqa, “to knock, to rap”).
How popular is the name Tariq in 2025?
Tariq ranked #1,599 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 107 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tariq?
6,885 babies have been named Tariq in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tariq most popular?
Tariq peaked in 1998, when 521 newborns received the name.
Is Tariq a boy or girl name?
Tariq is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tariq rising or falling?
Tariq is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tariq?
Well-known people named Tariq include Tariq ibn Ziyad (military personnel), Tariq Aziz (politician), Tariq Ali (writer).