girl's name
Tamu
TAH-moo
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 290
Tamu is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1980 it was given to 7 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 1972, when 55 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tamu Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 276 |
| 1980s | 7 |
How Popular Is Tamu?
In 1980, Tamu was given to 7 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 Tamu
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tamu Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tamu over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tamu
- Pronunciation TAH-moo
Sibling Names for Tamu
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tamu — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tamu
How popular is the name Tamu?
In 1980, Tamu was given to 7 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 Tamu a girl's or a boy's name?
Tamu is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tamu?
Tamu has 2 syllables.
When was Tamu most popular?
Tamu peaked in 1972, when 55 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.