Tamu Name Popularity and Statistics
Tamu is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Tamu?
Tamu is spelled T-A-M-U. The name has 4 letters.
Tamu Popularity in 1980
Rank#8,178
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 832 places to #8,178 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 1979.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Tamu Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1969 through 1980. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Girls | 7 | #8,178 |
| 1979 | Girls | 6 | #9,010 |
| 1978 | Girls | 16 | #4,242 |
| 1977 | Girls | 12 | #5,213 |
| 1976 | Girls | 25 | #2,932 |
| 1976 | Boys | 5 | #5,587 |
| 1975 | Girls | 36 | #2,278 |
| 1974 | Girls | 36 | #2,213 |
| 1973 | Girls | 26 | #2,689 |
| 1972 | Girls | 55 | #1,627 |
| 1971 | Girls | 46 | #1,877 |
| 1970 | Girls | 13 | #4,246 |
| 1969 | Girls | 7 | #5,974 |
When Was Tamu Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1972 · Girls
55 recorded births
National rank #1,627
1971 · Girls
46 recorded births
National rank #1,877
1975 · Girls
36 recorded births
National rank #2,278
1974 · Girls
36 recorded births
National rank #2,213
Where Tamu Ranked Highest in 1975
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,617 | 5 |
| CA | #1,918 | 5 |