Total births
144
Girls' name · since 1958
Tamalyn
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 144 babies named Tamalyn, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 144
- total births
- 1958–1988
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Tamalyn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 144 recorded since 1958.
Social Security Administration records show Tamalyn recorded 144 times among girls since 1958, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 1988.
- 144 total births
- 1958–1988 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
144 girls have been named Tamalyn since 1958, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1988.
- 144
- total births
- 1958–1988
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Tamalyn was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
17 babies were named Tamalyn in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Tamalyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tamalyn's SSA record in two at 1967 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1960, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tamalyn at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Tamalyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–1988
- Peak year (1958)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Tamalyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tamalyn's strongest decade.
79 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Tamalyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 26
1950s
26 births
- 1960s
1960s
79 births
- 1970s
1970s
33 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 79 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamalyn? ▼
144 babies have been named Tamalyn since 1958. It was last recorded in 1988. The peak year was 1958 with 17 births.
When was Tamalyn most popular? ▼
Tamalyn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 79 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
How long has the name Tamalyn been used? ▼
Tamalyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1958, spanning 31 years of data through 1988.
What names are similar to Tamalyn? ▼
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 Tamalyn's data
- Tamalyn's decade-level peak was the 1960s (79 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Tamalyn
Nearby Names Like Tamalyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamalyn
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 Tamalyn side by side: Tamalyn vs Tammy Tamalyn vs Tamara Tamalyn vs Tami
Related Names
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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, 1958–1988 (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. "Tamalyn: Baby Name Since 1958 - 144 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamalyn. 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 Tamalyn 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.