An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.
A daughter-in-law of Judah.
Tamar is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin meaning 'palm tree,' a symbol of uprightness, grace, and productivity in ancient Near Eastern culture. In the Bible, Tamar was the daughter-in-law of Judah and also a daughter of King David, making it a name with complex, compelling biblical narratives.
Tamar has been a popular name in Israel and among Jewish communities globally for its beautiful imagery and strong scriptural presence.
Tamar was #2085 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2374, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 343 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 811 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 916 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 901 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 1,102 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 1,003 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 606 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 249 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 96 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 41 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 10 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 5 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77 | #2374 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2550 |
| 2022 | 71 | #2525 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2635 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2817 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2750 |
| 2018 | 70 | #2531 |
| 2017 | 66 | #2658 |
| 2016 | 85 | #2267 |
| 2015 | 84 | #2255 |
| 2014 | 98 | #2024 |
| 2013 | 108 | #1877 |
| 2012 | 90 | #2131 |
| 2011 | 82 | #2295 |
| 2010 | 66 | #2722 |
| 2009 | 70 | #2642 |
| 2008 | 91 | #2204 |
| 2007 | 90 | #2211 |
| 2006 | 84 | #2285 |
| 2005 | 87 | #2137 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for girls, Tamar has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 885 births since 1970.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1915–2024) · Methodology