Tamarcus
A masculine name derived from the biblical name Thomas and the Latin name Marcus.
Name Census estimates that about 539 living Americans carry the first name Tamarcus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tamarcus today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamarcus births was 1999 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamarcus. 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
539
~ 1 in 635,908 Americans
Peak year
1999
27 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,751
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Tamarcus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tamarcus from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 161 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamarcus 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 Tamarcus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tamarcus' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia recorded the most babies named Tamarcus, while Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tamarcus
The name Tamarcus is an ancient and intriguing moniker with a rich historical tapestry woven across various cultures and eras. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The name is believed to have stemmed from the Etruscan word "tamar," which means "date palm tree," a symbol of resilience and endurance.
In the annals of ancient Rome, Tamarcus emerged as a prominent name among the patrician class. One notable figure bearing this name was Tamarcus Claudius, a renowned senator and statesman who lived during the 1st century AD. His political acumen and oratory skills were widely acclaimed, and he played a pivotal role in shaping the Roman Empire's policies and governance.
As the Roman Empire expanded, the name Tamarcus spread across the Mediterranean region and beyond. In ancient Greece, a philosopher named Tamarcus of Cyrene, who lived in the 3rd century BC, gained recognition for his teachings on ethics and virtue. His writings, though fragmentary, influenced subsequent philosophical schools and thinkers.
During the Middle Ages, Tamarcus found its place in the annals of European history. One notable figure was Tamarcus the Scribe, a monk who lived in the 9th century AD in the Benedictine Abbey of St. Gall, Switzerland. He was renowned for his calligraphic skills and his meticulous transcription of ancient manuscripts, preserving invaluable works of literature and scholarship for future generations.
The Renaissance period also witnessed the presence of Tamarcus, with a celebrated artist bearing this name. Tamarcus Botticelli, an Italian painter born in 1445, left an indelible mark on the art world with his iconic works, such as "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera." His masterpieces exemplified the ideals of beauty and humanism that defined the Renaissance era.
In more recent times, Tamarcus has continued to make its mark across various fields. One notable figure was Tamarcus Everett, an American playwright and actor who lived from 1890 to 1965. His works explored themes of social justice and racial equality, and he was a pioneering voice in the Harlem Renaissance literary movement.
These are just a few examples of the remarkable individuals who have borne the name Tamarcus throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Tamarcus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tamarcus 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
Tamarcus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamarcus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 539 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamarcus 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 635,908 US residents.
Is Tamarcus a common name?
We classify Tamarcus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 554 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamarcus most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamarcus was 1999, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamarcus is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tamarcus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamarcus 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.
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.