Holding steady.
Popularity of Tamber since 1970
Babies named Tamber per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 84 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tamber is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1970. It reached its peak popularity in 1992, but even then it was so rare that no rank or frequency (1-in-N) data is available. It has never been recorded among the top 1000 names. The name has shown a stable trajectory in recent decades, with no significant rise or decline. Its origins are uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of Tamar or a purely invented sound. The absence of strong historical or linguistic roots makes it a distinctly modern choice. While not associated with any specific top states, Tamber fits stylistically with other late-20th-century American coinages.
Tamber is likely a modern invented name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew name Tamar ('date palm') or the English surname Tamper. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1970 and saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1992. It has remained rare, with no clear historical or linguistic root beyond creative spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tam, Tammy
Variants: Tamor, Tamer
Sibling names for Tamber
Names that share Tamber's style, for a brother or sister.
