Tami
Tami is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Date palm.
Origin and history
Tami is a given name commonly used as a short form or variant of Tamara or Tammy, which derive from the Hebrew name Tamar. It saw peak popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar traditional choice, though less frequently given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
37,927 babies in the United States have been named Tami since 1880. It ranks #715 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2064.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.6 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- WA (5.1 %)
- TX (4.8 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 152 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,900 |
| 1960-1970 | 18,442 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,678 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,961 |
| 1990-2000 | 522 |
| 2000-2010 | 169 |
| 2010-2019 | 66 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Famous people named Tami
- Tami Hoag: Author, Novelist
- Tami Roman: Actress, Television personality
Fun facts
- Tami originates from Tamar, the Hebrew word referring to the date palm tree, historically symbolizing grace and beauty.
- The name gained significant popularity in the U.S. along with variants like Tammy during the 1960s and 1970s.