Tamerlan Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TAM-er-lan /ˈtæmərlæn/
Origin: Turkic; Persian
Meaning: Turkic: iron; Persian: the one who has a strong will
Historical & Cultural Background
Tamerlan is derived from the name Timur, which means 'iron' in Turkic. The name is often associated with the historical figure Timur (Tamerlane), a 14th-century conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire in Central Asia.
Tamerlan's legacy includes significant cultural and architectural contributions to the regions he ruled. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting a blend of Turkic and Persian influences.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tamerlan was first seen in the United States in 2018.
Tamerlan has ranked as high as #1374 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Tamerlan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tamerlan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tamerlan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Tamerlan
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tamerlan.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |