Tam

Unisex

Tam has been given to 1,889 babies in the U.S. since 1924. It peaked in 1982. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 boys was named Tam.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,889

Peak year

1982 (64 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1924

10-year trend

▼ -47%

Gender split

48% girls / 52% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Tam — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Tomboy

140,370 babies since 1880

Samboy

128,810 babies since 1880

Timboy

83,546 babies since 1880

Tamigirl

38,017 babies since 1942

Pamgirl

33,148 babies since 1915

Tadboy

6,929 babies since 1912

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tam.

Letishagirl

1,894 babies since 1958

Tamekiagirl

1,883 babies since 1968

Tameshagirl

1,883 babies since 1968

Lakieshagirl

1,897 babies since 1971

Shawanagirl

1,881 babies since 1956

Tandyunisex

1,879 babies since 1883

Zoilagirl

1,904 babies since 1911

Tajagirl

1,916 babies since 1968

FAQ

How popular is the name Tam?

Tam has been given to 1,889 babies in the U.S. since 1924. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Tam peak?

Tam peaked in 1982, when 64 babies were given the name.

Is Tam a girl or boy name?

Tam is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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