Temar
A masculine Persian name meaning "the eternal one" or "immortal".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Temar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Temar today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Temar births was 2006 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Temar. 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 Temar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2006
8 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2006 SSA rank
#9,479
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Temar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Temar 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 Temar 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 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Temar
The given name Temar is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-3000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "te," meaning "life," and "mar," meaning "to be great." Thus, the name Temar can be interpreted as "great life" or "life of greatness."
In the Sumerian culture, names often carried significant meanings and were chosen to reflect the hopes and aspirations parents had for their children. The name Temar was likely given to boys with the intention of bestowing upon them a life of greatness, prosperity, and accomplishment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Temar can be found in ancient Sumerian cuneiform tablets dating back to around 2500 BCE. These tablets were often used for record-keeping and administrative purposes, suggesting that individuals bearing this name held positions of importance within the Sumerian society.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Temar. One such individual was Temar of Lagash, a high-ranking official and military commander who lived in the city-state of Lagash (modern-day Al-Hiba, Iraq) around 2350 BCE. He is mentioned in numerous clay tablets and inscriptions that recount his military victories and administrative achievements.
Another prominent figure was Temar the Scribe, a renowned scholar and writer who lived in the city of Ur (modern-day Dhi Qar Governorate, Iraq) during the reign of King Shulgi (2094-2047 BCE). He is credited with contributing to the preservation and dissemination of Sumerian literature and mythology through his extensive writings.
In the realm of religion, Temar was also the name of a high priest who served in the temple of the Sumerian god Enki (also known as Ea) in the city of Eridu (modern-day Abu Shahrain, Iraq) around 2300 BCE. His name is inscribed on numerous temple artifacts and offerings, indicating his influential role in the religious practices of the time.
During the Babylonian period (circa 1894-1595 BCE), the name Temar was also borne by a prominent merchant and trader who established trade routes between Mesopotamia and the neighboring regions. His successful business ventures contributed to the economic prosperity of the Babylonian empire.
In more recent times, Temar was the name of a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the city of Baghdad (modern-day Iraq) during the Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258 CE). He was widely respected for his extensive knowledge of the Quran and Islamic teachings, and his writings on religious philosophy and jurisprudence had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of the time.
People
Temar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Temar 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
Temar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Temar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Temar 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Temar a common name?
We classify Temar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Temar most popular?
The single biggest year for Temar was 2006, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Temar is about 21 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 Temar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Temar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Temar 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 Temar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Temar 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 Temar 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 Temar as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Temar on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.