Tamatha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek "Thomaida" or related names.
Name Census estimates that about 2,477 living Americans carry the first name Tamatha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tamatha today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamatha births was 1968 (381 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamatha. 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
2.5K
~ 1 in 138,375 Americans
Peak year
1968
381 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1996 SSA rank
#13,318
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Tamatha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tamatha from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 1,289 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamatha 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 Tamatha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tamathas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 29 states and territories. California, Texas, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Tamatha, while Iowa, Colorado, Washington recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 68 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tamatha
The name Tamatha is believed to have originated from the Greek language, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. It is thought to be a variation of the name Thomasina, which was derived from the biblical name Thomas, meaning "twin."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tamatha can be found in the writings of the Greek philosopher Aristotle, who mentioned a woman with this name in his work "Poetics." This suggests that the name was in use during the 4th century BC in ancient Greece.
In the Middle Ages, the name Tamatha gained popularity among Christian communities, particularly in parts of Europe. It was sometimes used as a feminine form of the name Thomas, which was associated with the apostle Thomas in the New Testament.
One of the notable historical figures with the name Tamatha was Tamatha of Burgundy, a 12th-century noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was born in 1135 and is credited with commissioning several important works of literature and art during her lifetime.
Another noteworthy individual with this name was Tamatha de Valois, a 14th-century French princess who was the daughter of King Philip VI of France. She was born in 1328 and played a significant role in the dynastic affairs of her time.
In the 16th century, Tamatha Willoughby, an English aristocrat and landowner, gained recognition for her philanthropic efforts and contributions to the development of education in her region. She was born in 1521 and left a lasting impact on the local community.
During the 17th century, Tamatha Venner, an English Puritan writer and religious leader, made her mark with her influential works on theology and social reform. She was born in 1610 and was a prominent figure in the Puritan movement of her time.
In more recent history, Tamatha Ann Newcomb, an American artist and sculptor, gained acclaim for her innovative and thought-provoking works of art. She was born in 1872 and her sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces across the United States.
People
Tamatha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tamatha 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
Tamatha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamatha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,477 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamatha 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 138,375 US residents.
Is Tamatha a common name?
We classify Tamatha as "Rare". It ranks above 94.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,811 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamatha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamatha was 1968, when 381 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamatha is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tamatha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamatha 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.