1,018births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2003Peak · Ontario
#12008United States 2025
Tam is a boy name family recorded 1,018 times in 4 countries since 1924. It ranks highest today in the United States (#12008 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 2003, at 4.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Tam
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tam | English | 987 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 1982 | ▼ 44 % |
| Tam | English | 15 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1999 | – |
| Tam | English | 11 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2003 | – |
| Tam | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2003 | – |
Questions about Tam
How popular is the name Tam?
In 2025 it ranked #12008 in the United States. Official registers record 1,018 births across 4 countries.
When was Tam most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 2003, at 4.6 births per 100,000.
Is Tam a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Tam is a boy name.