Total births
1,817
Girls' name · since 1952
Tambra
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 1,817 babies named Tambra, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,817
- total births
- 1952–1998
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1,817 girls have been named Tambra since 1952, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tambra recorded 1,817 times among girls since 1952, 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 1952 to 1998.
- 1,817 total births
- 1952–1998 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,817 girls have been named Tambra since 1952, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1998.
- 1,817
- total births
- 1952–1998
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Tambra was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
126 babies were named Tambra in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Tambra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tambra splits its recorded history at 1976: 24% of all births land in the more recent half, 76% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1952 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1958 peak of 126 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tambra at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Tambra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–1998
- Peak year (1958)
- 126
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Tambra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tambra's strongest decade.
826 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Tambra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 298
1950s
298 births
- 1960s
1960s
826 births
- 1970s
1970s
362 births
- 1980s 239
1980s
239 births
- 1990s 92
1990s
92 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 826 births (45% of all-time use).
How Tambra 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 Tambra's total volume
Tambra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tambra by state
Where Tambra concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 176 | 9.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 154 | 8.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 50 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 36 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 31 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Kentucky | | 29 | 1.6% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 19 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 18 | 1.0% |
California share of Tambra's total US births 9.7%
Even split
176 of 1,817 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Tambra appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tambra? ▼
Since 1952, Social Security records show 1,817 babies named Tambra. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1958, with 126 births.
When was Tambra most popular? ▼
Tambra was most popular in the 1960s decade with 826 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Tambra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tambra are California (176 births), Texas (154 births), Ohio (50 births).
How long has the name Tambra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tambra since 1952 -- 47 years through the most recent 1998 data.
What names are similar to Tambra? ▼
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 Tambra's data
- Tambra's decade-level peak was the 1960s (826 total births); usage has since declined to 92 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tambras (176 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Tambra
Nearby Names Like Tambra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tambra
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 Tambra side by side: Tambra vs Tammy Tambra vs Tamara Tambra vs Tami
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1952–1998 (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. "Tambra: Baby Name Since 1952 - 1,817 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tambra. 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 Tambra 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.