Total births
196
Girls' name · since 1958
Tamula
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 196 babies named Tamula, peaking in 1967. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 196
- total births
- 1958–1981
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Tamula sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 196 recorded since 1958.
Social Security Administration records show Tamula recorded 196 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 1981.
- 196 total births
- 1958–1981 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
196 girls have been named Tamula since 1958, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1981.
- 196
- total births
- 1958–1981
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Tamula was born in this single decade.
1967
Single peak year
14 babies were named Tamula in 1967 - its busiest year on record.
Tamula's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tamula's full recorded timeline at 1969, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1958, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1967 peak of 14 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tamula at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1967
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Tamula popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–1981
- Peak year (1967)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Tamula by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tamula's strongest decade.
110 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Tamula births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s
1960s
110 births
- 1970s
1970s
62 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 110 births (56% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamula? ▼
Since 1958, Social Security records show 196 babies named Tamula. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1967, with 14 births.
When was Tamula most popular? ▼
Tamula was most popular in the 1960s decade with 110 total births. The single peak year was 1967.
How long has the name Tamula been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tamula since 1958 -- 24 years through the most recent 1981 data.
What names are similar to Tamula? ▼
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 Tamula's data
- Tamula's decade-level peak was the 1960s (110 total births); usage has since declined to 14 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 Tamula
Nearby Names Like Tamula
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamula
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 Tamula side by side: Tamula vs Tammy Tamula vs Tamara Tamula 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, 1958–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tamula: Baby Name Since 1958 - 196 Births, Peak 1967." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamula. 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 Tamula 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.