Tamar is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3264 in 2003 with 29 recorded births. This places Tamar in the top 26% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 42 births ranking #2324. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 52.6%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 68,113 boys born was named Tamar. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.