Tam
- Pronunciation
- [Tam]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Heart
- Origin
- Vietnamese
Tam Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 897 baby girls have been named Tam. The name peaked in 1959 with 37 US births that year (rank #1851).
Top States for Tam
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Tam births are: California (131), Ohio (6), Illinois (5).
Other Vietnamese-Origin Names Like Tam
If you like Tam's Vietnamese origin, consider these related names: Ai, Anh, Anh Dung, Bao, Be. Browse all Vietnamese names →
3-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Tam's exact length and starting letter: Tab, Tad, Tag, Tai, Taj.
Quick Facts About Tam
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom | Derives From Thomas Twin. | Male | English |
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Compare Tam to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Tam against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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