Tamie
Tamie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Date palm tree.
Origin and history
Tamie is a feminine given name, historically used as a diminutive or variant spelling of Tammy or Tami, which stem from the Hebrew name Tamar. It experienced moderate popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States but has since become extremely rare. Today, it stands as a nostalgic, uncommon choice with deep historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
3,237 babies in the United States have been named Tamie since 1880. It ranks #3125 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.4 %)
- MI (9.2 %)
- OH (9.2 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- PA (6.7 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1950-1960 | 618 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,505 |
| 1970-1980 | 777 |
| 1980-1990 | 267 |
| 1990-2000 | 43 |
| 2000-2010 | 14 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Tamie derives ultimate origin from Tamar, the Hebrew word for date palm tree, symbolizing grace and beauty.
- The name enjoyed its highest adoption in the U.S. during the 1960s and 1970s alongside similar names like Tammy.