Total births
2,873
Girls' name · since 1950
Tamala
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 2,873 babies named Tamala, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,873
- total births
- 1950–2005
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Tamala is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 2,873 have been recorded since 1950.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tamala has been recorded 2,873 times among girls since 1950, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 2005.
- 2,873 total births
- 1950–2005 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,873 girls have been named Tamala since 1950, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2005.
- 2,873
- total births
- 1950–2005
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Tamala was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
176 babies were named Tamala in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Tamala's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tamala's SSA record in two at 1976 and the more recent half accounts for 23% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 77%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1950, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 176, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tamala at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Tamala popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2005
- Peak year (1971)
- 176
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Tamala by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tamala's strongest decade.
1,189 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Tamala births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 235
1950s
235 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,189 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,040 births
- 1980s 306
1980s
306 births
- 1990s 88
1990s
88 births
- 2000s 15
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 1,189 births (41% of all-time use).
How Tamala compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tamala's total volume
Tamala vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tamala by state
Where Tamala concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 205 | 7.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 168 | 5.8% |
| #3 | California | | 137 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 123 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 103 | 3.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 88 | 3.1% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 76 | 2.6% |
| #8 | Florida | | 73 | 2.5% |
Ohio share of Tamala's total US births 7.1%
Even split
205 of 2,873 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Tamala appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamala? ▼
2,873 babies have been named Tamala since 1950. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 1971 with 176 births.
When was Tamala most popular? ▼
Tamala was most popular in the 1960s decade with 1,189 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Tamala most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tamala are Ohio (205 births), Texas (168 births), California (137 births).
How long has the name Tamala been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tamala since 1950 -- 56 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Tamala? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tammy, Tamara, Tami, Tammie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tamala's data
- Tamala's decade-level peak was the 1960s (1,189 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Tamalas (205 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Tamala
Nearby Names Like Tamala
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamala
Tammy Girl
#4794 332,015 births
Tamara Girl
#1761 131,286 births
Tami Girl
#11244 37,927 births
Tammie Girl
35,380 births
Tamika Girl
22,760 births
Compare Tamala side by side: Tamala vs Tammy Tamala vs Tamara Tamala vs Tami
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1950–2005 (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. "Tamala: Baby Name Since 1950 - 2,873 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamala. 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 Tamala 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.