Total births
24
Girls' name · since 1972
Tamesa
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 24 babies named Tamesa, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 24
- total births
- 1972–1976
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Tamesa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 24 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Tamesa recorded 24 times among girls since 1972, 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 1972 to 1976.
- 24 total births
- 1972–1976 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
24 girls have been named Tamesa since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1976.
- 24
- total births
- 1972–1976
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Tamesa was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
8 babies were named Tamesa in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Tamesa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tamesa's SSA record in two at 1975 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1975 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tamesa at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Tamesa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1976
- Peak year (1975)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Tamesa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tamesa's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Tamesa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 24 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamesa? ▼
Tamesa has been given to 24 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1976. 8 babies were born in 1975, its single highest year.
When was Tamesa most popular? ▼
Tamesa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
How long has the name Tamesa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tamesa since 1972 -- 5 years through the most recent 1976 data.
What names are similar to Tamesa? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Tamesa
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamesa
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Tammie Girl
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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, 1972–1976 (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. "Tamesa: Baby Name Since 1972 - 24 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamesa. 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 Tamesa 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.