Tamara
boy nameTamara entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #1856 in 1965, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1957–2025
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rank today
#1856
peak (1965)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3407 |
| 1960s | #2699 |
| 1970s | #2636 |
| 1980s | #4097 |
| 1990s | #6327 |
| 2000s | #10667 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Tamara are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tamara alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Tamara most popular?
- Tamara peaked in 1965, reaching #1856 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tamara with classmates?
- Tamara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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