Total births
101
Girls' name · since 1958
Tamilyn
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 101 babies named Tamilyn, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 101
- total births
- 1958–1982
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
101 girls have been named Tamilyn since 1958, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tamilyn recorded 101 times among girls since 1958, 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 1958 to 1982.
- 101 total births
- 1958–1982 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
101 girls have been named Tamilyn since 1958, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1982.
- 101
- total births
- 1958–1982
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Tamilyn was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
13 babies were named Tamilyn in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Tamilyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tamilyn's SSA record in two at 1967 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1969 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tamilyn at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Tamilyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–1982
- Peak year (1969)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Tamilyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tamilyn's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Tamilyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 17
1950s
17 births
- 1960s
1960s
63 births
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 63 births (62% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamilyn? ▼
Tamilyn has been given to 101 babies in the U.S. since 1958, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1982. 13 babies were born in 1969, its single highest year.
When was Tamilyn most popular? ▼
Tamilyn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
How long has the name Tamilyn been used? ▼
Tamilyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1958, spanning 25 years of data through 1982.
What names are similar to Tamilyn? ▼
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 Tamilyn's data
- Tamilyn's decade-level peak was the 1960s (63 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Tamilyn
Nearby Names Like Tamilyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamilyn
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 Tamilyn side by side: Tamilyn vs Tammy Tamilyn vs Tamara Tamilyn vs Tami
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1958–1982 (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. "Tamilyn: Baby Name Since 1958 - 101 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamilyn. 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 Tamilyn 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.