Tamer
Every Tamer since 1907 — 832 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tamer
Tamer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,832 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1907, 832 American babies have been named Tamer. Its peak came in 2004, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Tamer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tamer 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,832 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,954 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,595 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,462 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,681 |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,858 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,588 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,550 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,462 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,272 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,488 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,991 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,175 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,324 |
| 2009 | — | — | 21 | #4,724 |
| 2008 | — | — | 20 | #4,876 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27 | #3,881 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24 | #4,088 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,801 |
| 2004 | — | — | 31 | #3,211 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #5,014 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,681 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #5,110 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,363 |
| 1995 | — | — | 23 | #3,089 |
| 1990 | — | — | 24 | #2,767 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,817 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,590 |
| 1975 | — | — | 12 | #3,218 |
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| 1925 | 6 | #4,905 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tamer in 2025?
Tamer ranked #11,832 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tamer?
832 babies have been named Tamer in the United States since 1907, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tamer most popular?
Tamer peaked in 2004, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Tamer a boy or girl name?
Tamer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tamer rising or falling?
Tamer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.