Total births
87
Boys' name · since 1972
Tacuma
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 87 babies named Tacuma, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 87
- total births
- 1972–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
Tacuma sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 87 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Tacuma recorded 87 times among boys since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1982.
- 87 total births
- 1972–1982 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
87 boys have been named Tacuma since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1982.
- 87
- total births
- 1972–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Tacuma was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
16 babies were named Tacuma in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Tacuma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tacuma's full recorded timeline at 1978, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1981, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1973 peak of 16 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tacuma at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Tacuma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1982
- Peak year (1973)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Tacuma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tacuma's strongest decade.
68 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Tacuma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
68 births
- 1980s 19
1980s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 68 births (78% of all-time use).
Tacuma by state
Where Tacuma concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 7 | 8.0% |
New York share of Tacuma's total US births 8.0%
7 of 87 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tacuma? ▼
87 babies have been named Tacuma since 1972. It was last recorded in 1982. The peak year was 1973 with 16 births.
When was Tacuma most popular? ▼
Tacuma was most popular in the 1970s decade with 68 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Tacuma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tacuma are New York (7 births).
How long has the name Tacuma been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tacuma since 1972 -- 11 years through the most recent 1982 data.
What names are similar to Tacuma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tacoma, Tacari, Tacori, Tacorey, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tacuma's data
- Tacuma's decade-level peak was the 1970s (68 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tacumas (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tacuma
Nearby Names Like Tacuma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tacuma
Tacoma Boy
210 births
Tacari Boy
#10441 193 births
Tacori Boy
36 births
Tacorey Boy
29 births
Tace Boy
15 births
Compare Tacuma side by side: Tacuma vs Tacoma Tacuma vs Tacari Tacuma vs Tacori
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–1982 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tacuma: Baby Name Since 1972 - 87 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tacuma. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tacuma draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.