Taryn

♀ Girl

Pronounced TAR-ihn /ˈtæɹ.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: Land of EoghanMedium

In 30 seconds: Taryn is an English name traditionally read as 'land of Eoghan', with an Irish place-name flavor behind it.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningLand of Eoghan

U.S. rank (2025)#3449 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births45 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1985

Total births (all-time)≈ 25,695

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

The name is glossed as 'land of Eoghan', tying it to the old Irish personal name Eoghan and the territories named for it. In practice Taryn surfaced as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries during the twentieth century, and that is where it took root. Its meaning leans on geography and lineage rather than on any single famous origin story.

Its sound is brisk and balanced, a two-beat name that has carried well across screen and sport. The actress Taryn Manning, known for Orange Is the New Black, and the Australian Olympic water polo gold medalist Taryn Woods both show its reach in the wider English-speaking world.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Taryn is 'land of Eoghan ', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

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Famous Bearers

★Taryn Manning (1978–present)
American actress and singer, Orange Is the New Black.
★Taryn Woods (1975–present)
Australian Olympic gold medal water polo player.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taryn mean?

Taryn is usually explained as meaning 'land of Eoghan ' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Taryn?

It's commonly said TAR-ihn /ˈtæɹ.ɪn/.

Is Taryn a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Taryn is used as a girl name.

How popular is Taryn?

In 2024, Taryn ranked #2522 in the U.S. for girls, with 71 births recorded.