Tammy
Tammy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæmi/
Meaning and origin of Tammy
- A female given name popular in the 1960s and the 1970s.
Etymology
A diminutive of Tamsin and Tamara, later also used for new names beginning with Tam such as Tamika and Tamiya.
How popular is Tammy?
Since 1880, 332,015 girls and 1,392 boys in the U.S. have been named Tammy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #834 in 1967. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Tammy
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Tammy
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Tammy FAQ
What does the name Tammy mean?
A female given name popular in the 1960s and the 1970s. A diminutive of Tamsin and Tamara, later also used for new names beginning with Tam such as Tamika and Tamiya.
How popular is the name Tammy?
Since 1880, 332,015 girls and 1,392 boys in the U.S. have been named Tammy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #834 in 1967. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tammy a boy or girl name?
Tammy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 332,015 girls and 1,392 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.