Total births
554
Boys' name · since 1974
Tamarcus
Tamarcus has 554 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1999 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10137
- among boys today
- 554
- born since 1974
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Tamarcus is the #10137 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 554 recorded since 1974.
Tamarcus has 554 recorded births among boys since 1974, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #10137 as of the latest data, more common than 29% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2024.
- #10137 among boys today
- 554 born since 1974
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tamarcus is currently the #10137 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 554 born since 1974, peaking in the 1990s.
- #10137
- among boys today
- 554
- born since 1974
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Tamarcus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10137
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Tamarcus was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
27 babies were named Tamarcus in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
How Tamarcus compares
554 Top 41% higher than 59% of 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
Tamarcus's all-time total is 51% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tamarcus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 554 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tamarcus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tamarcus's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2018, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tamarcus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1999
Current rank
#10,137
Active since
1974
Tamarcus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2024
- Peak year (1999)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Tamarcus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tamarcus's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Tamarcus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s
1980s
141 births
- 1990s
1990s
161 births
- 2000s
2000s
147 births
- 2010s 57
2010s
57 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 161 births (29% of all-time use).
How Tamarcus compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tamarcus's total volume
Tamarcus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tamarcus by state
Where Tamarcus concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 22 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 13 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 6 | 1.1% |
Alabama share of Tamarcus's total US births 4.0%
Even split
22 of 554 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamarcus? ▼
Tamarcus has been given to 554 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #10137 as of the latest data. 27 babies were born in 1999, its single highest year.
When was Tamarcus most popular? ▼
Tamarcus was most popular in the 1990s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Tamarcus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tamarcus are Alabama (22 births), Mississippi (13 births), Georgia (6 births).
How long has the name Tamarcus been used? ▼
Records for Tamarcus go back to 1974, giving 51 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Tamarcus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tamir, Tammy, Tam, Tamar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tamarcus's data
- Tamarcus's decade-level peak was the 1990s (161 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Tamarcuss (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Tamarcus
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamarcus
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Tammy Boy
1,392 births
Tam Boy
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Tamar Boy
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Tamer Boy
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Tamarcus
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Makarios #10139
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Lehi #10134
357 births · Peak 2005
Marquese #10140
1,387 births · Peak 1991
Lakendrick #10133
861 births · Peak 1991
Aleem #10141
565 births · Peak 2014
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, 1974–2024 (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. "Tamarcus: #10137 Boys' Name - 554 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamarcus. 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 Tamarcus 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.