Tamim
Every Tamim since 1993 — 698 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tamim
Tamim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,164 in 2025 with 67 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 698 American babies have been named Tamim. Its peak came in 2017, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Tamim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tamim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67 | #2,164 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2,187 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,887 |
| 2022 | 42 | #2,996 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,723 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,720 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,987 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,097 |
| 2017 | 68 | #2,063 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,362 |
| 2015 | 49 | #2,560 |
| 2014 | 41 | #2,882 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,950 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,956 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,338 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,325 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,631 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,763 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,761 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,060 |
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Famous people named Tamim
- Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Politician · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tamim in 2025?
Tamim ranked #2,164 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 67 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tamim?
698 babies have been named Tamim in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tamim most popular?
Tamim peaked in 2017, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Tamim a boy or girl name?
Tamim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tamim rising or falling?
Tamim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tamim?
Well-known people named Tamim include Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (politician).