Tam
Pronunciation: [ t-AM ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Tam first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 967 babies have been named Tam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tam is past its peak , currently ranked #20,533 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,533
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Tam is also used as a girl name, ranked #12220.
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About the Name Tam
Tam is a boy name .
Is Tam a boy or girl name? Tam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,533 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,220. Tam is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tam is currently ranked #20,533 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tam include Tamir, Tamim . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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