Tamere
A feminine name of unclear origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Tamere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tamere today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamere births was 1999 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamere. 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 Tamere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1999
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#11,925
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Tamere: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tamere from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamere 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 Tamere 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 Tamere
The name Tamere has its origins in the Ge'ez language, an ancient Semitic tongue that served as the liturgical language of the Eritrean and Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo churches. Originating in the Horn of Africa region, the name Tamere is believed to have emerged around the 4th century AD, during the Axumite Empire.
The name Tamere is derived from the Ge'ez word "tāmīr," which translates to "wonder" or "marvel." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were considered remarkable or extraordinary in some way. Alternatively, it could have been given to children born under auspicious circumstances or in times of great joy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tamere can be found in the Ge'ez version of the Bible, known as the Ethiopic Bible. In the Book of Ezra, there is a mention of a figure named "Tamere," who is listed among the Israelites returning from Babylonian exile.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tamere. One such figure was Tamere Marqos (1564-1598), an Ethiopian monk and religious leader who played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity in the region. Another was Tamere Qedamawit (1774-1838), an Ethiopian military leader and nobleman who served as the governor of Begemder during the Zemene Mesafint period.
In the realm of literature, Tamere Haile (1923-2003) was an acclaimed Ethiopian novelist and playwright, known for his works exploring themes of identity, tradition, and modernity. His novel "Fiqir Iske Meqabir" (The Conscript) is widely regarded as one of the most significant works of Ethiopian literature.
Moving to the artistic realm, Tamere Selassie (1892-1959) was an Ethiopian painter and illustrator, renowned for his vibrant depictions of religious and historical scenes. His works, which adorned numerous churches and monasteries, played a vital role in preserving and promoting traditional Ethiopian art.
Lastly, Tamere Hailu (1933-2018) was an Ethiopian long-distance runner who achieved international acclaim, winning numerous marathons and setting world records in the 1960s. His accomplishments helped to showcase Ethiopia's rich athletic heritage on the global stage.
People
Tamere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tamere 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
Tamere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamere 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Tamere a common name?
We classify Tamere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamere most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamere was 1999, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamere is about 26 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 Tamere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tamere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamere 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 Tamere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tamere 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 Tamere 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 Americans are named Tamere?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.