Tamathy
Ancient name meaning "She who comes from the village Tamathy."
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Tamathy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tamathy today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamathy births was 1967 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamathy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tamathy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1967
10 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1967 SSA rank
#4,587
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Tamathy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamathy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tamathy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 15 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tamathy
The name Tamathy is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated from an ancient Celtic language, spoken by the tribes that inhabited the British Isles before the arrival of the Romans. While the exact meaning of the name remains unclear, some scholars suggest it may derive from the Celtic root "tam," which means "twin" or "double."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tamathy can be found in the ancient Celtic epic "The Cattle Raid of Cooley," where it is mentioned as the name of a warrior maiden who fought alongside the legendary hero Cú Chulainn. This text, dating back to the 8th century AD, provides a tantalizing glimpse into the name's ancient roots.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Tamathy. In the 12th century, Tamathy of Northumbria was a renowned herbalist and healer, renowned for her knowledge of medicinal plants and her compassionate care for the sick and the poor.
Fast forward to the 16th century, and we find Tamathy Fitzwilliam, a skilled archer and huntress who served in the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Her prowess with the longbow earned her the admiration of the Queen and her courtiers.
In the 18th century, Tamathy Beaumont was a pioneering astronomer and mathematician, whose meticulous observations and calculations contributed significantly to the understanding of celestial bodies and the motions of the planets.
Moving into the 19th century, we encounter Tamathy Nightingale, a brave nurse who served alongside Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War. Her dedication to caring for the wounded soldiers earned her the respect and admiration of her contemporaries.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Tamathy Curie was a renowned physicist and chemist, who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to win the prestigious award twice.
While the name Tamathy may be rare in modern times, its rich history and the remarkable individuals who bore it serve as a testament to its enduring allure and the depth of its cultural significance.
People
Tamathy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tamathy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tamathy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamathy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamathy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Tamathy a common name?
We classify Tamathy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamathy most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamathy was 1967, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamathy is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tamathy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tamathy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamathy in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tamathy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tamathy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tamathy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Tamathy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.