Holding steady.
Popularity of Tamura since 1958
Babies named Tamura per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 101 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tamura is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1958 but never reaching the top 1,000. Its peak year was 1974, and usage has been stable since. The name may be derived from the Japanese surname Tamura, meaning 'rice field village,' or it could be a modern blend of Tamara and other popular endings. As a Japanese surname, Tamura is well known in Japan, but its adoption as a first name in the U.S. reflects a broader trend of using surnames and cross-cultural names. Despite its low one-in-N ratio (less than 1 in 100,000 births according to Social Security data), Tamura remains a distinctive choice with a peaceful, rhythmic sound. It is most closely associated with the 1970s, and its usage has not revived in later decades.
Tamura is a Japanese surname meaning 'rice field village' (田村), but as a given name in the United States it may be a modern coinage influenced by Tamara or the Japanese surname. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1958, with a peak in the 1970s, suggesting it was used during a period of interest in Japanese culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tam, Tami
Sibling names for Tamura
Names that share Tamura's style, for a brother or sister.
