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Tamilyn

Girl name · English · Hebrew

Tamilyn is an English and Hebrew girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funTamilyn doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Tamilyn would score 12 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
  • GenerationTamilyn peaked in 1959, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Tamilyn you'd meet today is about 66 years old.
  • HistoryTamilyn first shows up in US birth records in 1958, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 67 years since.
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hello, little Tamilyn

US births per million girls, 1958–2025

048195819601982

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Tamilyn

Tamilyn is a girl name of English and Hebrew origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1950s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Tamilyn

What is the origin of the name Tamilyn?

Tamilyn is English and Hebrew in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Tamilyn turns up in more than one tradition. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Tamilyn a boy or girl name?

Tamilyn is a girl name.

How popular is the name Tamilyn?

Tamilyn is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1982. It peaked at #3,827 in 1959, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Tamilyn?

Tamilyn is an English and Hebrew girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.