Tammeria
Of obscure origin, possibly a feminine variation of Tamara or Tammi.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Tammeria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tammeria today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tammeria births was 1962 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tammeria. 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 Tammeria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1962
5 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
1963 SSA rank
#7,524
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Tammeria: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tammeria 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 Tammeria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 10 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tammeria
The name Tammeria has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is believed to have originated from the Etruscan word "tammer," which meant "to touch" or "to caress." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a gentle and affectionate nature.
One of the earliest known references to the name Tammeria can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the necropolis of Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BC. These ancient inscriptions provide valuable insights into the naming traditions and cultural significance of names during that era.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tammeria. In the 2nd century AD, Tammeria Longina was a Roman noblewoman known for her philanthropic efforts and patronage of the arts. She was a prominent figure in the cultural circles of ancient Rome.
During the Renaissance period, Tammeria Vespucci, born in 1475, was a Florentine noblewoman and the sister of the famed explorer Amerigo Vespucci, after whom the continents of North and South America were named. She played an influential role in the cultural and intellectual circles of 15th-century Florence.
In the 17th century, Tammeria Farnese (1615-1668) was an Italian noblewoman and a notable patron of the arts. She commissioned many works of art and architecture, leaving a lasting legacy in the cultural heritage of Italy.
Another notable figure was Tammeria Borghese (1777-1837), an Italian princess and art collector. She amassed an impressive collection of art, including sculptures and paintings, which are now housed in the Galleria Borghese in Rome.
In the 19th century, Tammeria Caracciolo (1821-1895) was an Italian writer and poet. She was a member of the prestigious Accademia dell'Arcadia and known for her contributions to Italian literature.
While the name Tammeria has ancient origins and historical significance, it is relatively rare in modern times, perhaps due to its unique spelling and pronunciation. However, its rich heritage and connection to the Etruscan civilization make it a name steeped in cultural and linguistic history.
People
Tammeria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tammeria 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
Tammeria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tammeria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tammeria 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Tammeria a common name?
We classify Tammeria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tammeria most popular?
The single biggest year for Tammeria was 1962, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tammeria is about 64 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 Tammeria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tammeria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tammeria 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.
Is Tammeria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tammeria 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 Tammeria 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 have the name Tammeria?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.