boy's name
Tamotsu
tah-MOH-tsoo (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 199
Tamotsu is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1932 it was given to 6 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.
- Tamotsu is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1923, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tamotsu Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 143 |
| 1930s | 18 |
How Popular Is Tamotsu?
In 1932, Tamotsu was given to 6 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.
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 Tamotsu
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tamotsu Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tamotsu over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tamotsu
- Japanese tah-MOH-tsoo
Sibling Names for Tamotsu
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tamotsu — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tamotsu
How popular is the name Tamotsu?
In 1932, Tamotsu was given to 6 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 Tamotsu a girl's or a boy's name?
Tamotsu is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tamotsu?
Tamotsu has 3 syllables.
When was Tamotsu most popular?
Tamotsu peaked in 1923, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.