Holding steady.
Popularity of Tameko since 1968
Babies named Tameko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 209 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tameko is a rare American given name that first appeared in records in 1968. Its peak year of usage was 1975, though it has never been common enough to rank within the top 1,000 names in any year. The name's trajectory has been stable, meaning it has not seen a significant revival or decline since its introduction. The exact origin of Tameko is uncertain; it likely represents a creative modern coinage, possibly influenced by other names ending in 'eko' or 'eka'. Despite its rarity, Tameko has a distinctive sound and a small but consistent presence in the United States.
Tameko appears to be a modern American coinage, likely combining the popular 'Ta-' prefix with the '-meko' ending, possibly influenced by names like Tameka or Tamiko. It first appeared in the United States in 1968 and saw peak usage in 1975. The name has never ranked among the top 1,000 names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tam, Koko
Sibling names for Tameko
Names that share Tameko's style, for a brother or sister.
