Total births
193
Girls' name · since 1958
Tamura
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 193 babies named Tamura, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 193
- total births
- 1958–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Tamura sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 193 recorded since 1958.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tamura has been recorded 193 times among girls since 1958, 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 1958 to 1984.
- 193 total births
- 1958–1984 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
193 girls have been named Tamura since 1958, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1984.
- 193
- total births
- 1958–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Tamura was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
23 babies were named Tamura in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Tamura's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tamura's SSA record in two at 1971 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tamura at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Tamura popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–1984
- Peak year (1974)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Tamura by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tamura's strongest decade.
101 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Tamura births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s
1960s
66 births
- 1970s
1970s
101 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 101 births (52% of all-time use).
Tamura by state
Where Tamura concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 14.5% |
California share of Tamura's total US births 14.5%
28 of 193 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamura? ▼
Tamura has been given to 193 babies in the U.S. since 1958, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1984. 23 babies were born in 1974, its single highest year.
When was Tamura most popular? ▼
Tamura was most popular in the 1970s decade with 101 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Tamura most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tamura are California (28 births).
How long has the name Tamura been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tamura since 1958 -- 27 years through the most recent 1984 data.
What names are similar to Tamura? ▼
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 Tamura's data
- Tamura's decade-level peak was the 1970s (101 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tamuras (28 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 Tamura
Nearby Names Like Tamura
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamura
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 Tamura side by side: Tamura vs Tammy Tamura vs Tamara Tamura 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, 1958–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tamura: Baby Name Since 1958 - 193 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamura. 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 Tamura 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.