How Many People Are Named Tamba?

Complete statistics for the name Tamba: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tamba
Very Rare
Hebrew

Tamba means 'supplanter' in Hebrew, making it a rare choice for parents. Only 22 people named Tamba live in the US today, which means 1 in 14,790,685 Americans have this name. The majority of Tamba's are under 30, giving it a modern twist.

~536
Living in US
1 in 618,376
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Dynamic Strong
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

122,462
Worldwide Bearers
#8,448
Global Rank
🇬🇳 Guinea
69,727
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
28,417
🇱🇷 Liberia
9,448
🇲🇱 Mali
5,026
🇸🇳 Senegal
1,974
🇹🇩 Chad
1,792
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,742
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
1,223
🇮🇳 India
675
🇹🇬 Togo
494

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
11 (50%)
♀ Female
11 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
11
Would be under 30 (48%)
12
Would be 30–60 (52%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 23 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: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
28
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
66
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tamba Through the Generations

Tamba has seen steady usage since its peak in 1977 when six babies were given this name. Today, there are 22 people named Tamba in the United States, with most being around 36 years old. The age distribution shows 11 under 30, 12 aged 30-60, and none over 60, indicating a younger demographic that keeps the name feeling fresh and contemporary.

✨ Similar Names to Tamba

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tamba's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Tamba

How Many People Have the Name Tamba?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 536 people in the United States currently share the name Tamba. That works out to roughly 1 in every 618,376 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tamba a Common or Rare Name?

Tamba is classified as Very 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 Tamba Mean?

Tamba means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tamba in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Tamba Most Popular?

The name Tamba reached peak popularity in 1977, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Tamba?

Approximately 536 people named Tamba live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 536. That works out to roughly 1 in 618,376 Americans.

Is Tamba a rare name?

Tamba is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 618,376 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tamba mean?

Tamba means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Tamba more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Tamba are male and 50% are female.

When was Tamba most popular?

Tamba peaked in 1977 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US536
All-Time Births536
1 in X1 in 618,376
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1977
World Rank#8,448
Male %50%
Female %50%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.