Tamar is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4024 in 2008 with 26 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 42 births ranking #2324. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 36.8%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 78,460 boys born was named Tamar. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.