How Many People Are Named Tam?
Complete statistics for the name Tam: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tam, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,761 people in the US, making up 1 in 187,442 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1982 with 66 births, showing a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 1,881 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tam Through the Generations
Over the decades, Tam has seen its highest concentration among those born in the early 1980s, with 66 births in 1982 marking its peak. Today, the name is evenly distributed across different age groups, with 33% under 30, 49% aged 30-60, and 18% over 60. This suggests that while Tam isn't as popular as it once was, it remains a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
📄 About the Name Tam
How Many People Have the Name Tam?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,232 people in the United States currently share the name Tam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,049 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Tam a Common or Rare Name?
Tam is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tam Mean?
Tam means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'prosperity'" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tam in SSA data, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female.
When Was Tam Most Popular?
The name Tam reached peak popularity in 1982, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tam?
Approximately 13,232 people named Tam live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,232. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,049 Americans.
Is Tam a rare name?
Tam is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,049 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tam mean?
Tam means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'prosperity'" and comes from Vietnamese origins.
Is Tam more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 53% of people named Tam are male and 47% are female.
When was Tam most popular?
Tam peaked in 1982 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.