Total births
265
Boys' name · since 1995
Tahmir
265 babies named Tahmir in U.S. Social Security records since 1995, with the highest year being 2025. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #8012
- among boys today
- 265
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Tahmir is the #8012 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 265 recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Tahmir recorded 265 times among boys since 1995, holding rank #8012 nationally today, ahead of 44% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #8012 among boys today
- 265 born since 1995
- 2000s peak decade
- 44% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Tahmir is currently the #8012 boys' name in America, more common than 44% of boys - 265 born since 1995, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8012
- among boys today
- 265
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Tahmir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8012
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 44% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Tahmir was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
20 babies were named Tahmir in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Tahmir compares
265 43rd percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tahmir's all-time total is 28% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tahmir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 265 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 20 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tahmir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tahmir's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tahmir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#8,012
Active since
1995
Tahmir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Tahmir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tahmir's strongest decade.
92 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Tahmir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
41 births
- 2000s
2000s
92 births
- 2010s
2010s
63 births
- 2020s
2020s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 92 births (35% of all-time use).
Tahmir by state
Where Tahmir concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 64 | 24.2% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.9% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.9% |
Pennsylvania share of Tahmir's total US births 24.2%
Even split
64 of 265 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tahmir? ▼
265 babies have been named Tahmir since 1995. It currently ranks #8012 among boys. The peak year was 2025 with 20 births.
When was Tahmir most popular? ▼
Tahmir was most popular in the 2000s decade with 92 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Tahmir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tahmir are Pennsylvania (64 births), Georgia (5 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Tahmir been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tahmir since 1995 -- 31 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Tahmir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tahj, Taha, Tahir, Tahmid, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tahmir's data
- Tahmir's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (92 total births) through the 2020s (69) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Tahmirs (64 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Tahmir
Nearby Names Like Tahmir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tahmir
Tahj Boy
#1422 3,939 births
Taha Boy
#1731 2,424 births
Tahir Boy
#1911 1,976 births
Tahmid Boy
#11461 318 births
Taheem Boy
#8541 295 births
Compare Tahmir side by side: Tahmir vs Tahj Tahmir vs Taha Tahmir vs Tahir
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tahmir
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1995–2025 (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. "Tahmir: #8012 Boys' Name - 265 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tahmir. 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 Tahmir 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 July 2026.