Tarrant is an uncommon, yet distinctively unique given name of English origin. It derived from a surname once used to identify a person who came from or owned land called Tarrant in Dorset, England. The name has a strong and robust sound, often associated with strength and leadership due to its similarity to the Latin word 'turre', meaning tower or fortress. Historically, it has been more prevalent as a surname, but in recent years, it has started to appear occasionally as a first name, adding a touch of rarity and uniqueness.
The name Tarrant experienced a notable peak in popularity between 1990 and 1998 with consistently high numbers of births each year during this period. However, there is a significant gap in the data from 1973 to 1980, as well as from 1992 to 1995 and from 1996 to 1999. The most recent recorded birth was in 2016, indicating that the name may be becoming less common again after its peak in popularity during the late 20th century. In total, there have been 44 births with the name Tarrant over the years listed.