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Tam
UnisexMeaning of Tam: Scottish: 'twin'
Tam is a unisex name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7667th most popular name in the United States in 2025 and 3688th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#7667
10 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#3688
5 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,889
First recorded 1924 · peak 1982
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
52% boys · 48% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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