Tamar
Tamar is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Date palm, palm tree.
Origin and history
Tamar is a traditional Hebrew name meaning date palm tree, symbolizing grace and fruitfulness. In the Old Testament, Tamar is the name of several prominent figures, including a daughter-in-law of Judah and a daughter of King David. While historically used within Jewish and Israeli communities, it maintains a steady, classic presence in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
6,158 babies in the United States have been named Tamar since 1880. It ranks #2177 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1685.
States where it is most popular
- NY (39.8 %)
- CA (22.3 %)
- NJ (11 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 41 |
| 1940-1950 | 96 |
| 1950-1960 | 249 |
| 1960-1970 | 606 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,003 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,103 |
| 1990-2000 | 901 |
| 2000-2010 | 917 |
| 2010-2019 | 811 |
| 2020-2029 | 416 |
Famous people named Tamar
- Tamar Braxton: Singer, Television personality
- Tamar Kaprelian: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The date palm tree in ancient Semitic cultures represented beauty, stature, and abundance.
- Tamar the Great was a famous Queen Regnant of Georgia who ruled during its Golden Age in the medieval period.