Tamerick
An invented name with no clear etymological meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Tamerick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tamerick today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamerick births was 1996 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamerick. 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 Tamerick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1996
6 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#8,879
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Tamerick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamerick 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 Tamerick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tamerick
The given name Tamerick has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in present-day Italy from around the 8th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan word "tamerica," which means "one who comes from the sea." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals born in coastal regions or who had a connection to maritime activities.
Interestingly, the name Tamerick has been found inscribed on several Etruscan artifacts and funerary urns, indicating its usage during the height of the Etruscan culture. One notable example is a terracotta sarcophagus unearthed near modern-day Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BCE, which bears the inscription "Tamerick, son of Larth."
As the Etruscan civilization gradually declined and was absorbed into the Roman Empire, the name Tamerick seemed to fade from common usage for several centuries. However, it resurfaced during the Renaissance period in Italy, particularly among wealthy merchant families with ties to the Mediterranean trade routes.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tamerick was a Venetian merchant named Tamerick Contarini, who lived from 1420 to 1495. He is known for establishing successful trading partnerships with the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Turks, facilitating the flow of goods between Europe and the Middle East.
Another notable figure was Tamerick Brunelleschi (1494-1572), a renowned architect and engineer from Florence. He was instrumental in designing and constructing several iconic landmarks in the city, including the Palazzo Pitti and the Fortezza da Basso.
In the realm of literature, Tamerick Ariosto (1568-1632) was an Italian poet and playwright renowned for his pastoral comedies and tragedies. His works were widely acclaimed during the Baroque period and influenced many subsequent writers.
Moving forward in time, Tamerick Visconti (1707-1784) was a prominent Italian naturalist and explorer. He undertook several expeditions to North Africa and the Middle East, documenting the flora and fauna of these regions in his detailed journals and illustrations.
Lastly, Tamerick Garibaldi (1844-1912) was an Italian soldier and patriot who played a significant role in the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento. He fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi and is remembered for his bravery and dedication to the cause of Italian independence.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Tamerick, highlighting its enduring presence and significance across various fields and time periods.
People
Tamerick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tamerick 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
Tamerick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamerick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamerick 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Tamerick a common name?
We classify Tamerick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamerick most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamerick was 1996, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamerick is about 29 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 Tamerick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tamerick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamerick 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 Tamerick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tamerick 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 Tamerick 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 people are named Tamerick?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.