Tamer
Tamer is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
One who possesses dates or rich in dates.
Origin and history
Tamer is a male name of Arabic origin meaning 'date provider' or 'one who possesses dates'. In English-speaking contexts, it is also occasionally encountered as an English word-name referring to one who tames. It remains relatively rare in the United States, with steady but limited annual usage.
Popularity in the United States
799 babies in the United States have been named Tamer since 1880. It ranks #3877 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- NY (42.7 %)
- CA (38.5 %)
- NJ (14.5 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
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 | 96 |
| 1980-1990 | 151 |
| 1990-2000 | 203 |
| 2000-2010 | 214 |
| 2010-2019 | 108 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Famous people named Tamer
- Tamer Hosny: Singer, Actor
- Tamer Hassan: Actor
Fun facts
- The Arabic root refers to dates, symbolic of hospitality and abundance in traditional Middle Eastern culture.
- The name shares its spelling with the English noun meaning 'one who tames or subdues'.