US Popularity:13287
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Aramaic, Greek, Hebrew
Meaning:twin
Tamsin is a feminine name of British origin. A derivative of Thomasina and the female form of Thomas, a name with Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic roots, Tamsin means "twin." It is a popular girl's name in Great Britain, especially throughout Cornwall and Wales. The name has various spellings, including Tamzin and Tamsen. Literary fans may recognize the name from Peter S. Beagle's fantasy novel Tamsin which made its mark in the late 20th century. With such multi-faceted sentiments, Tamsin allows you to call baby after a fictional character or honor a loved one from past generations.

Tamsin Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Tamsin is currently #3445 on The Bump
Girl:Tamsin is currently #1549 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Tamsin is currently #13287 in U.S. births
Girl:Tamsin is currently #9865 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#13287
in 2022
- 138
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Tamsin, January 2019

  • Behind the Name, Thomas, December 2022

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 292, 298

  • Abarim Publications, Thomas meaning, November 2023

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