Tammie Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TAM-ee /ˈtæmi/

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: Twin; Hebrew: Palm tree

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tammie is derived from the Hebrew name Tamar, which means "date palm." The etymological journey begins with Tamar in the Hebrew Bible, where she is a notable figure, appearing in the Book of Genesis as the daughter-in-law of Judah. The name Tamar was later adopted into Greek as Ταμάρ (Tamár) and subsequently into Latin, maintaining its original form.

As the name transitioned into Old French, it evolved into forms like Tame and Tami, which eventually contributed to the modern English variant Tammie, often used as a diminutive or affectionate form of Tamara or Tammara. Historically, the name Tamar has been borne by various figures, including saints and biblical characters, which has contributed to its cultural significance.

In the Christian tradition, Tamar is recognized as a matriarch, and her story is often referenced in discussions about lineage and morality. The name has been included in significant religious texts, such as the King James Bible, which was published in the early 17th century, further embedding it in the cultural and religious consciousness of English-speaking communities.

Culturally, the name Tammie and its variants have been associated with themes of resilience and strength, reflecting the qualities of the date palm, which is known for its hardiness and ability to thrive in arid conditions. This symbolic connection has allowed the name to resonate across generations, often evoking a sense of warmth and familiarity.

The diminutive Tammie has been embraced in various literary and artistic works, reinforcing its endearing qualities and ensuring its continued presence in cultural narratives.

Famous people named Tammie

In this section, you will find notable people named Tammie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tammie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Tammie Brown is a drag performer and reality television personality best known for RuPaul's Drag Race, Tammie Brown's World, and The Tammie Brown Show.

Tammie Jo Shults is a retired airline captain best known for safely landing Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 after an engine failure.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Tammie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

TamaraTanyaTinaTaraTalia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tammie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

TamiTamiyaTamsinTaniaTamsieTammara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tammie was first seen in the United States in 1927.

Tammie has ranked as high as #321 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, Ohio, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Tammie has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tammie 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 Tammie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Tammie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 6 0 6
2023 6 0 6
2017 5 0 5
2016 7 0 7
2015 6 0 6
2014 6 0 6
2012 9 0 9
2011 9 0 9
2010 11 0 11
2009 9 0 9
2008 12 0 12
2007 12 0 12
2006 14 0 14
2005 9 0 9
2004 8 0 8
2003 16 0 16
2002 14 0 14
2001 23 0 23
2000 25 0 25
1999 30 0 30
1998 26 0 26
1997 26 0 26
1996 22 0 22
1995 26 0 26
1994 34 0 34
1993 47 0 47
1992 53 0 53
1991 46 0 46
1990 60 0 60
1989 70 0 70
1988 86 0 86
1987 115 0 115
1986 104 0 104
1985 154 0 154
1984 201 5 196
1983 205 0 205
1982 251 0 251
1981 289 0 289
1980 333 0 333
1979 405 0 405
1978 401 5 396
1977 500 7 493
1976 655 0 655
1975 721 0 721
1974 930 6 924
1973 1,097 6 1,091
1972 1,369 8 1,361
1971 1,664 11 1,653
1970 1,894 14 1,880
1969 1,987 0 1,987
1968 2,074 11 2,063
1967 1,625 6 1,619
1966 1,433 6 1,427
1965 1,696 0 1,696
1964 2,095 10 2,085
1963 2,257 11 2,246
1962 2,178 5 2,173
1961 1,988 9 1,979
1960 2,075 5 2,070
1959 1,890 9 1,881
1958 1,311 0 1,311
1957 618 0 618
1956 41 0 41
1955 37 0 37
1954 22 0 22
1953 24 0 24
1952 20 0 20
1951 16 0 16
1950 11 0 11
1949 11 0 11
1948 12 0 12
1947 18 0 18
1946 12 0 12
1945 6 0 6
1943 10 0 10
1942 5 0 5
1941 9 0 9
1940 7 0 7
1927 5 0 5

Top States for Tammie (2002)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%