Tamorion
A name possibly derived from ancient Greek words meaning "guardian" or "keeper".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tamorion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tamorion today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamorion births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamorion. 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 Tamorion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#14,150
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Tamorion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamorion 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 Tamorion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tamorion
The name Tamorion is an ancient one with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have emerged from the Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. Linguists trace the name's roots to the Etruscan word "tamor," which means "to conquer" or "to overcome," and the suffix "-ion," which denotes a person or a state of being.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tamorion can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the city of Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions suggest that Tamorion may have been the name of a prominent Etruscan warrior or leader, revered for their valor and conquests on the battlefield.
As the Etruscan culture gradually merged with the emerging Roman civilization, the name Tamorion appears to have gained a certain mystique and reverence. In the 2nd century CE, the Roman philosopher and writer Apuleius mentioned a character named Tamorion in his novel "The Golden Ass," describing him as a powerful sorcerer with deep knowledge of the occult arts.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tamorion resurfaced in various European manuscripts and chronicles, often associated with tales of chivalry and knightly exploits. One notable figure was Tamorion of Normandy, a valiant knight who reportedly fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
In the 14th century, a renowned Italian alchemist and philosopher known as Tamorion da Firenze (Tamorion of Florence) gained recognition for his treatises on the pursuit of knowledge and the transformation of the human spirit. His writings influenced the intellectual circles of the Renaissance period.
Another historical figure bearing the name Tamorion was a 16th-century Spanish explorer and navigator, Tamorion de Valladolid, who accompanied the expeditions of Hernán Cortés to the Americas. Records suggest he played a crucial role in the conquest of Mexico and the establishment of Spanish settlements in the New World.
While the name Tamorion may have faded from common usage over the centuries, it continues to evoke a sense of mystery, power, and resilience, echoing the stories of those who bore it throughout history.
People
Tamorion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tamorion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Tamorion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamorion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamorion 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tamorion a common name?
We classify Tamorion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamorion most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamorion was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamorion is about 19 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 Tamorion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tamorion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamorion 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 Tamorion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tamorion 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 Tamorion 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 Tamorion?
Find out how many people have the name Tamorion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.