Tacoma Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtuh-KOH-muh / təˈkoʊməNative American; English
Meaning
Native American: 'the place where the river meets the sea'; English: 'a city in Washington State'
Historical & Cultural Background
Tacoma is derived from the name of a Native American word meaning 'the place where the river meets the sea'. It is also the name of a city in Washington State, which was named after Mount Rainier, originally called Takhoma by the indigenous peoples. The city has a rich history tied to the development of the Pacific Northwest and has been an important port and industrial center.
Trend Summary
Tacoma has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a baby name in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tacoma was first seen in the United States in 1979. Tacoma has ranked as high as #1258 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Tacoma has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |