Total births
177
Girls' name · since 1957
Tambi
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 177 babies named Tambi, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 177
- total births
- 1957–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Tambi is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 177 have been recorded since 1957.
Social Security Administration records show Tambi recorded 177 times among girls since 1957, 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 1957 to 1985.
- 177 total births
- 1957–1985 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
177 girls have been named Tambi since 1957, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1985.
- 177
- total births
- 1957–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Tambi was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
12 babies were named Tambi in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Tambi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tambi splits its recorded history at 1973: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1959 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1974 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tambi at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Tambi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–1985
- Peak year (1974)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Tambi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tambi's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Tambi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 21
1950s
21 births
- 1960s
1960s
54 births
- 1970s
1970s
75 births
- 1980s 27
1980s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 75 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tambi? ▼
Tambi has been given to 177 babies in the U.S. since 1957, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1985. 12 babies were born in 1974, its single highest year.
When was Tambi most popular? ▼
Tambi was most popular in the 1970s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Tambi been used? ▼
Records for Tambi go back to 1957, giving 29 years of history through 1985.
What names are similar to Tambi? ▼
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 Tambi's data
- Tambi's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (75 total births) through the 1980s (27) -- 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 Tambi
Nearby Names Like Tambi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tambi
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 Tambi side by side: Tambi vs Tammy Tambi vs Tamara Tambi 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, 1957–1985 (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. "Tambi: Baby Name Since 1957 - 177 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tambi. 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 Tambi 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.