How Many People Are Named Tamsin?

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

Tamsin
Very Rare
Welsh

Tamsin, a very rare female name, is held by only 404 people in the US, making up just 1 in 816,706 Americans. The majority, 77%, are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.

~404
Living in US
1 in 816,706
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Welsh origin, meaning 'druid'
🌐
Origin
Welsh
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Mysterious Intuitive Sensitive
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are often seen as master builders, capable of turning dreams into reality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,292
Worldwide Bearers
#69,455
Global Rank
🇬🇧 England
5,146
🇿🇦 South Africa
727
🇦🇺 Australia
535
🇺🇸 United States
472
🇳🇿 New Zealand
370
🇮🇩 Indonesia
215
🇬🇧 Wales
188
🇬🇧 Scotland
157
🇨🇦 Canada
89
🇮🇳 India
66

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
404 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
318
Would be under 30 (77%)
70
Would be 30–60 (17%)
25
Would be over 60 (6%)

All 413 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
95

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

📜 Tamsin Through the Generations

Tamsin has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2017 with 27 births. Today, the average age of those named Tamsin is 21, with 318 individuals under 30, 70 between 30 and 60, and 25 over 60. This distribution highlights its status as a newer-generation name, with a significant portion of its bearers being young adults.

⭐ Famous People Named Tamsin

Thomasina, Thomasine, or Thomasena is the feminine form of the given name Thomas, which means "twin". Thomasina is often shortened to Tamsin. Tamsin can be used as a name in itself; variants of Tamsin include Tamsyn, Tamzin, Tamsen, Tamzen, Tammi, Tamzie and Tamasin. The version "Tamsin" is especially popular in Cornwall and Wales. Along with Tamara it is the ancestor of "Tammy".…

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✨ Similar Names to Tamsin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tamsin's Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Tamsin

How Many People Have the Name Tamsin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 404 people in the United States currently share the name Tamsin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 816,706 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tamsin a Common or Rare Name?

Tamsin 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 Tamsin Mean?

Tamsin means "Welsh origin, meaning 'druid'" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tamsin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Tamsin Most Popular?

The name Tamsin reached peak popularity in 2017, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Tamsin?

Approximately 404 people named Tamsin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 413. That works out to roughly 1 in 816,706 Americans.

Is Tamsin a rare name?

Tamsin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 816,706 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tamsin mean?

Tamsin means "Welsh origin, meaning 'druid'" and comes from Welsh origins.

Is Tamsin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tamsin are male and 100% are female.

When was Tamsin most popular?

Tamsin peaked in 2017 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US404
All-Time Births413
1 in X1 in 816,706
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2017
World Rank#69,455
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.