Taryn

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAIR-in /ˈtɛr.ɪn/High

Meaning: A form of Tara/Taryn — variously the Irish, 'a hill; a rocky place' (the seat of the High Kings), and the Sanskrit, 'a star'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A hill; a star: Taryn is a form of Tara. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).

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Origin LowIrish, Sanskrit

MeaningA form of Tara/Taryn — variously the Irish, 'a hill; a rocky place' (the seat of the High Kings), and the Sanskrit, 'a star'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9605 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 741

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Taryn is a form of Tara/Taryn — variously the Irish, 'a hill; a rocky place' (the seat of the High Kings), and the Sanskrit, 'a star' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'TAIR-in').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare for boys, a-hill-and-a-star at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Tara is variously the Irish 'a hill' (the seat of the High Kings) and the Sanskrit 'a star' — Taryn is a form of it, used for both sexes (here for a boy; the routes are layered; said 'TAIR-in').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Taryn — unisex; routes layered

Variations

TarenTarinTaryn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taryn mean?

Taryn is a form of Tara — variously Irish 'a hill' and Sanskrit 'a star'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Taryn?

It's said TAIR-in /ˈtɛr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Taryn a boy or girl name?

Taryn is used for both sexes (more often a girl's name); this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Taryn?

Taryn is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.