Tamar
boy nameTamar entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #2054 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#2054
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3026 |
| 1980s | #2920 |
| 1990s | #3486 |
| 2000s | #3920 |
| 2010s | #7202 |
| 2020s | #10557 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Tamar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tamar alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tamar in 2025?
- Tamar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Tamar most popular?
- Tamar peaked in 1976, reaching #2054 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tamar with classmates?
- Tamar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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