Tamara
girl name#1808 in 2025Tamara entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #63 in 1974, ranks #1808 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1917–2025
#1808
rank today
#63
peak (1974)
111
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4083 |
| 1920s | #3702 |
| 1930s | #1609 |
| 1940s | #509 |
| 1950s | #290 |
| 1960s | #103 |
| 1970s | #84 |
| 1980s | #142 |
| 1990s | #275 |
| 2000s | #604 |
| 2010s | #1387 |
| 2020s | #1805 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tamara has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 122,000 people named Tamara are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tamara alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tamara in 2025?
- Tamara ranks #1808 among US girl names in 2025, with 111 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tamara most popular?
- Tamara peaked in 1974, reaching #63 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tamara with classmates?
- Tamara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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