Tarl is a name of Scottish origin and meaning. It is derived from the Scottish surname Tarbet, which itself comes from the Gaelic word "tarbh," meaning "bull." The name Tarl was popular among the Scottish people during the medieval period, but it has since become less common. There are no significant historical figures with the name Tarl, nor is there any notable events or traditions associated with this name. It is simply a unique and historic name of Scottish origin.
The name Tarl has seen a varied trend in its popularity over the years in the United States, with a total of 166 babies given this name between 1973 and 1992.
In the early years, there was a steady increase in the number of births for this name. In 1973, there were 8 births, which rose to 9 in 1975, then jumped to 12 in 1976. This upward trend continued with 14 births in 1977 and peaked at 16 births in 1978.
However, the following year saw a significant drop, with only 9 births recorded in 1979. The numbers fluctuated over the next few years, with 11 births in 1980, 9 births in 1981, and 10 births in 1982. There was another peak in 1983 with 14 births, followed by a decline to 8 births in 1984.
The late 1980s saw a consistent but low number of births for the name Tarl, with 7 births each year from 1986 to 1988. After a gap of two years, there were 10 births recorded in 1990, and finally, 6 births in 1992.
Despite these fluctuations, it's clear that the name Tarl has been given consistently over this period, with at least one birth each year between 1973 and 1985, and again from 1987 to 1992. This suggests a steady level of popularity for this unique name.