Tamantha
A feminine variant of Samantha, possibly derived from Greek origins.
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the first name Tamantha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tamantha today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamantha births was 1967 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamantha. 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.
People living today
127
~ 1 in 2,698,853 Americans
Peak year
1967
17 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
1991 SSA rank
#15,183
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Tamantha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tamantha from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 66 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamantha 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 Tamantha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tamantha
The given name Tamantha is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical or cultural roots. It appears to be a combination of the more common names Tamara and Samantha, potentially created as a unique and distinctive name in recent times.
There is no evidence of the name Tamantha being used in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from any particular language or culture. Its origins likely stem from English-speaking regions, although the exact circumstances of its creation remain unclear.
Due to its recent origin, there are no notable historical figures or famous individuals from the past who bore the name Tamantha. However, a few individuals with this name have gained some recognition in various fields:
1. Tamantha Guirao, an American actress known for her roles in television shows like "The Young and the Restless" and "Dexter."
2. Tamantha Muir, a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician who has released several albums and toured extensively.
3. Tamantha Brewer, an American author and poet whose works explore themes of identity, relationships, and self-discovery.
4. Tamantha Woodard, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur, known for her sustainable and ethical clothing line.
5. Tamantha Smyth, a British journalist and television presenter who has worked for various media outlets in the UK.
While these individuals have achieved some level of recognition, the name Tamantha remains relatively uncommon and does not have a rich historical background or cultural significance.
People
Tamantha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tamantha 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
Tamantha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamantha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 127 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamantha 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 2,698,853 US residents.
Is Tamantha a common name?
We classify Tamantha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 143 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamantha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamantha was 1967, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamantha is about 53 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tamantha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamantha in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.