Tamer
Pronunciation: [ t-AYM-er ]
Tamer is a boy baby name. Ranked #39,914 in the US, popular nicknames include Tam, Tay, and Tamie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tamer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 793 babies have been named Tamer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tamer is past its peak , currently ranked #39,914 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,914
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Also a Girl Name
Tamer is also used as a girl name, ranked #38648.
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About the Name Tamer
Tamer is a boy name .
Is Tamer a boy or girl name? Tamer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,914 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,648. Tamer is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tamer is currently ranked #39,914 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tamer include Tam, Tay, and Tamie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis