Tamu

Girl name

Tamu has been given to 290 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It peaked in 1972.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

290

Peak year

1972 (55 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1969

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

98% girls / 2% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Tamigirl

38,017 babies since 1942

Tamunisex

1,889 babies since 1924

Names with a similar vibe

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

Cynthagirl

290 babies since 1884

Fredrikagirl

290 babies since 1916

Shellenegirl

290 babies since 1949

Nataushagirl

290 babies since 1969

Daninegirl

291 babies since 1953

Artinagirl

291 babies since 1954

Lalenagirl

291 babies since 1968

Andrettagirl

289 babies since 1952

Tamu vs Cyntha ⚖Tamu vs Fredrika ⚖Tamu vs Shellene ⚖Tamu vs Natausha ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Tamu?

Tamu has been given to 290 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Tamu peak?

Tamu peaked in 1972, when 55 babies were given the name.

Is Tamu a girl or boy name?

Tamu is primarily a girl name (98% of babies named Tamu are girls).

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