Tamir
Every Tamir since 1971 — 2,460 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tamir
Tamir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,821 in 2025 with 88 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 2,460 American babies have been named Tamir. Its peak came in 2020, when 113 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tamir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tamir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 88 | #1,821 |
| 2024 | — | — | 88 | #1,851 |
| 2023 | — | — | 113 | #1,556 |
| 2022 | — | — | 103 | #1,676 |
| 2021 | — | — | 84 | #1,851 |
| 2020 | — | — | 113 | #1,502 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,378 | 79 | #1,896 |
| 2018 | — | — | 88 | #1,759 |
| 2017 | — | — | 76 | #1,914 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,777 | 68 | #2,082 |
| 2015 | — | — | 62 | #2,208 |
| 2014 | — | — | 40 | #2,925 |
| 2013 | — | — | 44 | #2,707 |
| 2012 | — | — | 39 | #2,997 |
| 2011 | — | — | 43 | #2,789 |
| 2010 | — | — | 46 | #2,674 |
| 2009 | — | — | 42 | #2,888 |
| 2008 | — | — | 57 | #2,321 |
| 2007 | — | — | 43 | #2,802 |
| 2006 | — | — | 53 | #2,372 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,746 | 59 | #2,110 |
| 2004 | — | — | 59 | #2,049 |
| 2003 | 5 | #18,133 | 61 | #1,932 |
| 2002 | — | — | 57 | #1,967 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,352 | 45 | #2,271 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,692 | 54 | #1,941 |
| 1995 | — | — | 39 | #2,134 |
| 1990 | — | — | 28 | #2,481 |
| 1985 | — | — | 17 | #2,925 |
| 1980 | — | — | 22 | #2,359 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,268 |
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Famous people named Tamir
- Tamir Cohen Soccer player · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tamir in 2025?
Tamir ranked #1,821 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 88 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tamir?
2,460 babies have been named Tamir in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tamir most popular?
Tamir peaked in 2020, when 113 newborns received the name.
Is Tamir a boy or girl name?
Tamir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tamir rising or falling?
Tamir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tamir?
Well-known people named Tamir include Tamir Cohen (soccer player).