Total births
20
Girls' name · since 1974
Tamarin
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 20 babies named Tamarin, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 20
- total births
- 1974–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
20 girls have been named Tamarin since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tamarin recorded 20 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1974 to 1993.
- 20 total births
- 1974–1993 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
20 girls have been named Tamarin since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1993.
- 20
- total births
- 1974–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Tamarin was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
5 babies were named Tamarin in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Tamarin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tamarin splits its recorded history at 1986: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births).
Tamarin at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Tamarin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1993
- Peak year (1974)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Tamarin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tamarin's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Tamarin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 10 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamarin? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 20 babies named Tamarin. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 5 births.
When was Tamarin most popular? ▼
Tamarin was most popular in the 1970s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Tamarin been used? ▼
Tamarin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 20 years of data through 1993.
What names are similar to Tamarin? ▼
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 Tamarin's data
- Tamarin's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Tamarin
Nearby Names Like Tamarin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamarin
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 Tamarin side by side: Tamarin vs Tammy Tamarin vs Tamara Tamarin 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, 1974–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tamarin: Baby Name Since 1974 - 20 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamarin. 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 Tamarin 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.