Meaning and history
Tamsen is an English feminine form related to Tamsin, traditionally a Cornish contraction of Thomasina. Thomasina is the feminine of Thomas, from Aramaic te’oma, meaning “twin.” Tamsen has also been used independently in North America. Its best-known historical bearer was Tamsen Donner, a member of the ill-fated Donner Party who travelled west toward California in 1846. The name is unrelated to the biblical Samson despite a superficial similarity.
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2008: 5 births, rank #17,504
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2013: 5 births, rank #16,547
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2018: 5 births, rank #15,682
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20242024: 5 births, rank #15,293
In 2024, 5 babies were recorded with the name Tamsen, ranking #15,293 among girls.