girl's name
Tamsin
TAM-zin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 2,378
Tamsin is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 137 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 75,279 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tamsin Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 456 |
| 2000s | 885 |
| 2010s | 335 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 72 |
How Popular Is Tamsin?
In 2025, Tamsin was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Tamsin Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tamsin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tamsin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tamsin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tamsin
- English TAM-zin
Sibling Names for Tamsin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tamsin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tamsin
How popular is the name Tamsin?
In 2025, Tamsin was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Tamsin a girl's or a boy's name?
Tamsin is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tamsin?
Tamsin has 2 syllables.
When was Tamsin most popular?
Tamsin peaked in 1996, when 137 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Tamsin a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Tamsin currently ranks #3,524 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.