Tamaine
A variant of the French feminine name Tamsin meaning "twin".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Tamaine. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tamaine today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamaine births was 1985 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamaine. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tamaine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1985
6 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1985 SSA rank
#6,441
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Tamaine: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamaine by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tamaine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tamaine
The name Tamaine has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) between the 4th and 3rd millennia BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "ta-ma-in," which can be translated as "eternal beauty" or "everlasting grace."
The name Tamaine first appeared in cuneiform inscriptions found on clay tablets dating back to around 2500 BCE. These tablets were discovered in the archaeological sites of ancient Sumerian cities like Uruk and Ur, providing evidence of the name's early use.
In the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature, there is a character named Tamaine, who is described as a beautiful and intelligent woman. This ancient Sumerian epic poem, which dates back to around 2100 BCE, is considered one of the earliest known references to the name Tamaine.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tamaine. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tamaine of Lagash, a Sumerian princess who lived in the 22nd century BCE. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her dedication to the goddess Inanna.
In the 8th century BCE, there was a Babylonian priestess named Tamaine, who served in the temple of the god Marduk in the city of Babylon. She was renowned for her wisdom and her ability to interpret dreams and omens.
During the Renaissance period, Tamaine Boccaccio (1313-1375) was an Italian scholar and poet, best known for her collection of short stories titled "The Decameron." She was a contemporary of Petrarch and is often cited as one of the earliest female writers in Italian literature.
In the 18th century, Tamaine Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) was an English writer, philosopher, and advocate for women's rights. Her influential work, "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," is considered a groundbreaking feminist treatise and a cornerstone of modern feminism.
More recently, Tamaine Callas (1923-1977) was a renowned Greek-American opera singer, widely regarded as one of the most influential and influential sopranos of the 20th century. Her powerful voice and dramatic performances captivated audiences worldwide, and she is celebrated as one of the greatest operatic artists of all time.
People
Tamaine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tamaine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tamaine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamaine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamaine going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Tamaine a common name?
We classify Tamaine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamaine most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamaine was 1985, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamaine is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tamaine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tamaine a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamaine in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tamaine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tamaine in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tamaine can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Tamaine as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Tamaine, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.