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Tameria

A feminine name of modern invention, possibly inspired by Tamara or Tamar.

Name Census estimates that about 640 living Americans carry the first name Tameria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tameria today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tameria births was 1998 (24 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Tameria. 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

640

~ 1 in 535,554 Americans

Peak year

1998

24 babies that year

Average age

37

years old

2024 SSA rank

#17,365

Tracked since 1957

Popularity

Tameria: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Tameria from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 155 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

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Decades

Tameria 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 Tameria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1950s02929
1960s0138138
1970s07474
1980s09595
1990s0146146
2000s0155155
2010s04949
2020s055

Geography

Where Tamerias live

The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Alabama, Georgia, California recorded the most babies named Tameria, while Texas, Illinois, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Tameria

The name Tameria is an unusual and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. Some etymologists believe it to be derived from an ancient Celtic word meaning "earth" or "land," suggesting a connection to nature and the natural world. Others trace its roots back to an old Germanic language, where it may have been a variation on the name Tamera, which means "pure" or "untainted."

Despite the uncertainty surrounding its precise linguistic origins, the name Tameria has made several noteworthy appearances throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances can be found in a medieval text from the 12th century, where a woman named Tameria is mentioned as a prominent figure in a monastic community. This reference, while brief, suggests that the name held some significance during that era.

Moving forward in time, we encounter Tameria Hildebrand, a 15th-century German scholar and philosopher. Born in 1421, Hildebrand was renowned for her work in the field of natural sciences and her contributions to the understanding of the natural world. Her writings and teachings influenced many of her contemporaries and laid the foundation for future scientific inquiry.

In the 16th century, the name Tameria gained further recognition with the rise of Tameria Delacroix, a French noblewoman and patron of the arts. Born in 1534, Delacroix was known for her patronage of numerous artists and writers, including the renowned poet Pierre de Ronsard. Her support and advocacy for the arts during the Renaissance period left a lasting impact on French culture.

The 18th century saw the birth of Tameria Nightingale, an English nurse and social reformer. Born in 1771, Nightingale is widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing. Her pioneering work in improving hospital conditions and establishing professional nursing standards revolutionized the field of healthcare and shaped the way nurses are trained and respected today.

Finally, we arrive at the 20th century, where we encounter Tameria Curie, a Polish-born physicist and chemist. Born in 1897, Curie made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in physics. Her work paved the way for numerous advancements in the fields of physics and chemistry, and she remains an iconic figure in the scientific community.

While the name Tameria may not be as common as some others, its presence throughout history serves as a testament to the diverse and remarkable individuals who have borne it. From scholars and philosophers to artists and scientists, the name Tameria has been carried by trailblazers and visionaries who have left an indelible mark on the world.

People

Tameria + last name combinations

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FAQ

Tameria: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Tameria?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 640 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tameria 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 535,554 US residents.

Is Tameria a common name?

We classify Tameria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 691 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Tameria most popular?

The single biggest year for Tameria was 1998, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tameria is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Tameria a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tameria 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.

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