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Tamara

Female name · ↓ Falling

50,394
Total Births
1970
Peak Year
Rank 2023
1939
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Tamara

Tamara is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 50,394 Americans have been given this name since 1880.

📊 Popularity by Decade
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
1930s27 births
1940s958 births
1950s5,191 births
1960s15,310 births
1970s14,641 births
1980s8,214 births
1990s4,133 births
2000s1,920 births
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Tamara?

Tamara has been given to 50,394 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1970 with 1,836 births that year.

Is Tamara a boy or girl name?

Tamara is primarily used as a female name in the United States.

When was Tamara most popular?

Tamara was most popular in 1970, when 1,836 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.

How old is the name Tamara?

Tamara first appeared in US records in 1939.

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderFemale
Total Births50,394
Peak Year1970
Peak Count1,836
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1939
TrendFalling