Total births
799
Boys' name · since 1972
Tamer
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 799 babies named Tamer, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 799
- total births
- 1972–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Tamer is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 799 have been recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tamer has been recorded 799 times among boys since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- 799 total births
- 1972–2025 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
799 boys have been named Tamer since 1972, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2025.
- 799
- total births
- 1972–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Tamer was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
31 babies were named Tamer in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Tamer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tamer's full recorded timeline at 1998, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2018, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2004 peak of 31 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tamer at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Tamer popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Tamer popularity over time - girls
33 total births recorded since 1907 (Tamer as girls' name)
Tamer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tamer's strongest decade.
214 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Tamer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
96 births
- 1980s
1980s
151 births
- 1990s
1990s
203 births
- 2000s
2000s
214 births
- 2010s
2010s
108 births
- 2020s 27
2020s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 214 births (27% of all-time use).
How Tamer 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 Tamer's total volume
Tamer vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tamer by state
Where Tamer concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 50 | 6.3% |
| #2 | California | | 45 | 5.6% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 17 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Tamer's total US births 6.3%
Even split
50 of 799 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamer? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 799 babies named Tamer. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 31 births.
When was Tamer most popular? ▼
Tamer was most popular in the 2000s decade with 214 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Tamer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tamer are New York (50 births), California (45 births), New Jersey (17 births).
How long has the name Tamer been used? ▼
Records for Tamer go back to 1972, giving 54 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Tamer? ▼
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 Tamer's data
- Tamer's decade-level peak was the 2000s (214 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tamers (50 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Tamer
Nearby Names Like Tamer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamer
Tamir Boy
#1845 2,401 births
Tammy Boy
1,392 births
Tam Boy
#11085 987 births
Tamar Boy
886 births
Tamim Boy
#2181 698 births
Compare Tamer side by side: Tamer vs Tamir Tamer vs Tammy Tamer vs Tam
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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, 1972–2025 (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. "Tamer: Baby Name Since 1972 - 799 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamer. 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 Tamer 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.