Tamar
Tamar is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Date palm, palm tree.
Origin and history
Tamar is a name of Hebrew origin meaning date palm or palm tree. While historically more common as a feminine name in Biblical contexts, it has been consistently used as a rare masculine name in the United States. It offers a distinctive botanical meaning with deep historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
886 babies in the United States have been named Tamar since 1880. It ranks #3792 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1908.
States where it is most popular
- NY (38.7 %)
- NJ (21 %)
- MI (16.1 %)
- PA (16.1 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 127 |
| 1980-1990 | 171 |
| 1990-2000 | 207 |
| 2000-2010 | 248 |
| 2010-2019 | 114 |
| 2020-2029 | 19 |
Famous people named Tamar
- Tamar Slay: Basketball player, Athlete
Fun facts
- In ancient Semitic cultures, the date palm was a celebrated symbol of beauty, grace, and fruitfulness.
- While predominantly female in ancient history, Tamar has maintained a long-standing secondary usage as a male name in modern record-keeping.