girl's name
Tamlyn
TAM-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 172
Tamlyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1956.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tamlyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Tamlyn?
In 2014, Tamlyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Tamlyn Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tamlyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tamlyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tamlyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tamlyn
- English TAM-lin
Sibling Names for Tamlyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tamlyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tamlyn
How popular is the name Tamlyn?
In 2014, Tamlyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Tamlyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Tamlyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tamlyn?
Tamlyn has 2 syllables.
When was Tamlyn most popular?
Tamlyn peaked in 1991, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.