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Tam

Tam: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Meaning and origin of Tam

  • A diminutive of the female given name Tamara.
  • A diminutive of the female given name Tamsin.

How popular is Tam?

10U.S. babies in 2025
#1408peak rank (1982)
1,889babies since 1880

Since 1880, 902 girls and 987 boys in the U.S. have been named Tam (48% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1851 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #1408 in 1982. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Tam FAQ

What does the name Tam mean?

A diminutive of the female given name Tamara. A diminutive of the female given name Tamsin.

How popular is the name Tam?

Since 1880, 902 girls and 987 boys in the U.S. have been named Tam (48% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1851 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #1408 in 1982. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Tam a boy or girl name?

Tam is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (902 girls and 987 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.