Masculine dossier · first seen 1924

Tam

Stable Decline Gradual decline from 1982
Peak era
1982
Peak births
46
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial

Quick answers about Tam

How many people are named Tam?

An estimated 930 living Americans are named Tam.

How rare is Tam?

Tam is very rare among babies today, with 5 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 89.1% from its 1982 peak.

How old is the typical Tam?

The median age of a living American named Tam is approximately 35 years, with most bearers falling between 23 and 42 years old.

Is Tam still popular?

Not especially. Tam has been declining since its 1982 peak and registered 5 births in 2025.

Where is Tam most common?

Tam has its strongest geographic signal in California, where it appears 2.5× more often than the national baseline.

1924Peak 19822025
peak 1982 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1982
Decline from peak
89.1%
2025
5
All-time
987