Tamsen
girl nameTamsen entered the US charts in 1943, peaked at #2972 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1943–2025
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rank today
#2972
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4297 |
| 1950s | #3966 |
| 1960s | #4685 |
| 1970s | #6466 |
| 1980s | #6140 |
| 1990s | #12700 |
| 2000s | #16644 |
| 2010s | #16115 |
| 2020s | #15293 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Tamsen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tamsen 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 Tamsen in 2025?
- Tamsen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tamsen most popular?
- Tamsen peaked in 1958, reaching #2972 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tamsen with classmates?
- Tamsen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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