Tar
Girl nameTar has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It peaked in 1982.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5
Peak year
1982 (5 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1982
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Tar — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tar.
Sibling name ideas for Tar
Same era and popularity as Tar, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Tar?
Tar has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Tar peak?
Tar peaked in 1982, when 5 babies were given the name.
Is Tar a girl or boy name?
Tar is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Tar are girls).
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