UK girl's name
Tamryn
A feminine name derived from the Old English word "tam," meaning tame or gentle.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tamryn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tamryn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4137, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2002 to 2002. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Tamryn is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tamryn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tamryn ranked #4137 for girls in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 girls were registered as Tamryn.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tamryn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4137
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tamryn mean?
The name Tamryn is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It is likely derived from the Irish name Tamara, which itself is a variant of the Russian name Tamara. The name Tamara is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit word "tamra," meaning "copper-red" or "date palm."
One theory suggests that the name Tamryn evolved as a combination of Tamara and the Welsh name Rhyn, meaning "promontory" or "hill." This could indicate that the name Tamryn has roots in both Celtic and Slavic cultures.
While the name Tamryn does not have a long and well-documented history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name over the years.
Tamryn Manners (born 1992) is a Canadian actress known for her roles in television shows like "Supernatural" and "The 100."
Tamryn Klapheke (born 1979) is an American astrophysicist and NASA astronaut who has participated in several Space Shuttle missions.
Tamryn Bennick (born 1985) is a South African professional golfer who has won multiple tournaments on the Sunshine Ladies Tour.
Tamryn Kenton (born 1990) is an Australian fashion model and influencer with a significant online following.
Tamryn Stephenson (born 1988) is a New Zealand rugby union player who has represented her country in several international competitions.
While the name Tamryn may not have a long and storied history, it has gained popularity in recent decades, likely due to its unique sound and blend of cultural influences. As a relatively modern name, its future and any potential historical significance remain to be seen.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tamryn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tamryn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4137 | 3 | 1 |
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- Tiffany 4,653
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- Tiana 3,570
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FAQ
Tamryn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tamryn in the UK right now?
In 2002, Tamryn was ranked #4137 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tamryn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Tamryn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tamryn?
A feminine name derived from the Old English word "tam," meaning tame or gentle.
How many people are called Tamryn in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tamryn across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.