Holding steady.
Popularity of Tamarcus since 1974
Babies named Tamarcus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 141 |
| 1990s | 161 |
| 2000s | 147 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Tamarcus is a modern American invented name that first appeared in birth records in 1974. It belongs to a tradition of blending existing names to create fresh, distinctive choices. The name combines a familiar prefix with the well-known Latin name Marcus. Tamarcus reached its highest usage in 1999, which stands as its peak year, and has since remained stable but uncommon. It has never entered the national top 1,000 rankings, making it a rare and individualized choice. Parents who choose Tamarcus often appreciate its rhythmic sound and the flexibility of nicknames like Tam or Marc. The name reflects a broader trend in the 1990s toward creative, compound first names.
Tamarcus is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1974. It appears to blend the prefix 'Tam' (from names such as Tamara or Tanya) with the suffix 'Marcus', a classic Latin name meaning 'warlike'. The name peaked in popularity in 1999 and has since seen stable but infrequent use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tam, Marc, Marcy
Variants: Tamarcus, T'Marcus
Sibling names for Tamarcus
Names that share Tamarcus's style, for a brother or sister.
