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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TAM-ee //ˈtæmi//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: palm tree; Hebrew: twin
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tammy is derived from the Hebrew name Tamar, which means "date palm." The name Tamar appears in the Hebrew Bible, notably as the daughter-in-law of Judah and the mother of Perez and Zerah, as recounted in the Book of Genesis. The name transitioned into Greek as Tamara and later into Latin, maintaining its association with the original Hebrew meaning.
The diminutive form Tammy emerged in the English-speaking world as a pet name for Tamara, particularly gaining traction in the 20th century. Historically, the name Tamar has been borne by various notable figures, including biblical characters and saints.
In the Christian tradition, Tamar is recognized for her role in the lineage of King David, which is significant in the context of biblical genealogy. The name has appeared in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version, which was published in 1611 and helped to popularize many biblical names in English-speaking cultures.
The name's biblical roots have contributed to its enduring presence in various cultures over the centuries. Culturally, the name Tammy and its variants have been associated with themes of strength and resilience, reflecting the characteristics of the date palm, which is known for its hardiness and ability to thrive in arid environments.
The name has also been embraced in literature and popular culture, often symbolizing warmth and familiarity. While Tammy is primarily recognized as a diminutive of Tamara, it has developed its own identity over time, representing a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance.
Famous people named Tammy
In this section, you will find notable people named Tammy. 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 Tammy who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Tammy who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Tammy Wynette is a singer-songwriter best known for Stand by Your Man, D-I-V-O-R-C-E, and Golden Rings.
Tammy Faye Bakker is a television personality best known for The PTL Club, her makeup line, and her documentary The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
Tammy Blanchard is an actress best known for Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows, The Good Shepherd, and Into the Woods.
Tammy Sytch is a professional wrestler best known for her time in WWE as Sunny.
Fictional characters named Tammy
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Tammy is a fictional character from the film Tammy. She is a woman who embarks on a road trip with her grandmother after losing her job and discovering her husband has been unfaithful.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tammy was first seen in the United States in 1934.
Tammy has ranked as high as #33 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Tammy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tammy 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 Tammy 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 Tammy.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 2024 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 2023 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 2021 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 2020 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 2019 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 2018 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 2017 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 2016 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 2015 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 2014 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 2013 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 2012 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| 2011 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 2010 | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| 2009 | 96 | 0 | 96 |
| 2008 | 120 | 0 | 120 |
| 2007 | 122 | 0 | 122 |
| 2006 | 148 | 0 | 148 |
| 2005 | 152 | 0 | 152 |
| 2004 | 164 | 0 | 164 |
| 2003 | 182 | 0 | 182 |
| 2002 | 194 | 0 | 194 |
| 2001 | 192 | 0 | 192 |
| 2000 | 191 | 0 | 191 |
| 1999 | 210 | 5 | 205 |
| 1998 | 254 | 0 | 254 |
| 1997 | 237 | 0 | 237 |
| 1996 | 225 | 0 | 225 |
| 1995 | 272 | 0 | 272 |
| 1994 | 327 | 0 | 327 |
| 1993 | 358 | 0 | 358 |
| 1992 | 442 | 0 | 442 |
| 1991 | 447 | 5 | 442 |
| 1990 | 559 | 10 | 549 |
| 1989 | 596 | 7 | 589 |
| 1988 | 726 | 7 | 719 |
| 1987 | 878 | 14 | 864 |
| 1986 | 1,021 | 14 | 1,007 |
| 1985 | 1,210 | 14 | 1,196 |
| 1984 | 1,522 | 15 | 1,507 |
| 1983 | 1,799 | 18 | 1,781 |
| 1982 | 2,275 | 13 | 2,262 |
| 1981 | 2,595 | 9 | 2,586 |
| 1980 | 3,152 | 18 | 3,134 |
| 1979 | 3,774 | 16 | 3,758 |
| 1978 | 4,092 | 22 | 4,070 |
| 1977 | 5,339 | 29 | 5,310 |
| 1976 | 6,263 | 35 | 6,228 |
| 1975 | 7,574 | 46 | 7,528 |
| 1974 | 9,299 | 61 | 9,238 |
| 1973 | 11,283 | 39 | 11,244 |
| 1972 | 14,271 | 60 | 14,211 |
| 1971 | 17,718 | 62 | 17,656 |
| 1970 | 19,674 | 87 | 19,587 |
| 1969 | 19,132 | 79 | 19,053 |
| 1968 | 20,130 | 72 | 20,058 |
| 1967 | 18,726 | 74 | 18,652 |
| 1966 | 18,682 | 61 | 18,621 |
| 1965 | 18,047 | 34 | 18,013 |
| 1964 | 20,119 | 76 | 20,043 |
| 1963 | 21,246 | 47 | 21,199 |
| 1962 | 16,807 | 64 | 16,743 |
| 1961 | 15,584 | 52 | 15,532 |
| 1960 | 14,372 | 55 | 14,317 |
| 1959 | 13,765 | 58 | 13,707 |
| 1958 | 10,034 | 47 | 9,987 |
| 1957 | 4,399 | 34 | 4,365 |
| 1956 | 261 | 6 | 255 |
| 1955 | 197 | 7 | 190 |
| 1954 | 193 | 0 | 193 |
| 1953 | 183 | 6 | 177 |
| 1952 | 129 | 8 | 121 |
| 1951 | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| 1950 | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| 1949 | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| 1948 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| 1947 | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| 1946 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1945 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 1944 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1943 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 1942 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1941 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1940 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1939 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1938 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1935 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1934 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Tammy (2024)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | 5 |