How old is someone named Tamela?
The average Tamela is 57 years old.
Half of all living Tamelas are between 52 and 64.
When was Tamela popular?
Tamela had one big moment, peaking in 1959. 69% of the babies ever named Tamela arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
Popular names of 1959 · The most popular names of the 1950s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 25 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 997 | 820 |
| 1960s | 3,436 | 3,000 |
| 1970s | 1,735 | 1,600 |
| 1980s | 674 | 650 |
| 1990s | 226 | 220 |
| 2000s | 74 | under 100 |
| 2010s | 19 | under 100 |
How many Tamelas are still alive?
About 6,400 Tamelas are alive in the US today. That's 90% of the roughly 7,200 babies named Tamela since 1947.
Most Tamelas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Tamela?
About half of living Tamelas are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 38%
- Gen X 49%
- Millennial 11%
- Gen Z 2%
Is Tamela an old name?
Yes. Tamela is older than 85 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Tamela a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Tamelas are women.
Names the same age as Tamela
NAME TWIN
Tamela's name twin is Tami. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Tami's age curve is the closest match to Tamela's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Tamela
How old is the average Tamela?
The average Tamela in the US is 57 years old. The median is 59, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Tamela?
About 6,400 Tamelas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,200 babies given the name since 1947.
When was the name Tamela most popular?
In 1959, when about 390 baby girls were named Tamela.
Is Tamela a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 49% of living Tamelas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this