To tarry, or a hill
Tarryn is a modern variation likely derived from the English word 'tarry,' meaning to linger or wait. It is also frequently associated with the Irish name Tara, which refers to a rocky hill or a high place of assembly. In some contexts, it is viewed as a feminine elaboration of the name Terry.
Less common today
Tarryn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,534 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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