Total births
2,139
Girls' name · since 1967
Tamica
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 2,139 babies named Tamica, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,139
- total births
- 1967–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Tamica sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,139 recorded since 1967.
Social Security Administration records show Tamica recorded 2,139 times among girls since 1967, 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 1967 to 2003.
- 2,139 total births
- 1967–2003 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,139 girls have been named Tamica since 1967, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2003.
- 2,139
- total births
- 1967–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Tamica was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
180 babies were named Tamica in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Tamica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tamica's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 20% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 80%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 180, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tamica at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Tamica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2003
- Peak year (1976)
- 180
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Tamica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tamica's strongest decade.
1,220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Tamica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 57
1960s
57 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,220 births
- 1980s
1980s
715 births
- 1990s 135
1990s
135 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 1,220 births (57% of all-time use).
How Tamica 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 Tamica's total volume
Tamica vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tamica by state
Where Tamica concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 166 | 7.8% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 121 | 5.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 121 | 5.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 121 | 5.7% |
| #5 | California | | 101 | 4.7% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 100 | 4.7% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 98 | 4.6% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 72 | 3.4% |
Texas share of Tamica's total US births 7.8%
Even split
166 of 2,139 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Tamica appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamica? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 2,139 babies named Tamica. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 180 births.
When was Tamica most popular? ▼
Tamica was most popular in the 1970s decade with 1,220 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Tamica most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tamica are Texas (166 births), Illinois (121 births), New York (121 births).
How long has the name Tamica been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tamica since 1967 -- 37 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Tamica? ▼
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 Tamica's data
- Tamica's decade-level peak was the 1970s (1,220 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Tamicas (166 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Tamica
Nearby Names Like Tamica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamica
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 Tamica side by side: Tamica vs Tammy Tamica vs Tamara Tamica 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, 1967–2003 (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. "Tamica: Baby Name Since 1967 - 2,139 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamica. 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 Tamica 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.