Total births
285
Girls' name · since 1969
Tamu
Tamu has 285 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1972 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 285
- total births
- 1969–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 95%
- born in that decade
285 girls have been named Tamu since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tamu has been recorded 285 times among girls since 1969, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 1980.
- 285 total births
- 1969–1980 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 95% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
285 girls have been named Tamu since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1980.
- 285
- total births
- 1969–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 95%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
95% of everyone ever named Tamu was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
55 babies were named Tamu in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Tamu's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tamu's full recorded timeline at 1975, 36% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 64% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1979, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1972 peak of 55 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tamu at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Tamu popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–1980
- Peak year (1972)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Tamu popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1976 (Tamu as boys' name)
Tamu by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tamu's strongest decade.
271 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 95% of all-time use.
Tamu births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s
1970s
271 births
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 271 births (95% of all-time use).
Tamu by state
Where Tamu concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 9.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 24 | 8.4% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.8% |
California share of Tamu's total US births 9.1%
Even split
26 of 285 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamu? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 285 babies named Tamu. The most recent recorded year was 1980. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 55 births.
When was Tamu most popular? ▼
Tamu was most popular in the 1970s decade with 271 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Tamu most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tamu are California (26 births), New York (24 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Tamu been used? ▼
Tamu has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 12 years of data through 1980.
What names are similar to Tamu? ▼
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 Tamu's data
- Tamu's decade-level peak was the 1970s (271 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tamus (26 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 Tamu
Nearby Names Like Tamu
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamu
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 Tamu side by side: Tamu vs Tammy Tamu vs Tamara Tamu 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, 1969–1980 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tamu: Baby Name Since 1969 - 285 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamu. 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 Tamu 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.