Tammi
Tammi is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Date palm or palm tree.
Origin and history
Tammi is a feminine name originally derived as a diminutive of Tamara or Tamar, which comes from the Hebrew word for date palm. It rose to mid-century popularity in the United States alongside variants like Tammy. Today, it is a rare choice for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
13,884 babies in the United States have been named Tammi since 1880. It ranks #1345 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.8 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- MI (6.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,100 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,514 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,815 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,130 |
| 1990-2000 | 224 |
| 2000-2010 | 90 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Tammi
- Tammi Terrell: Singer, Musician
- Tammi Patterson: Tennis Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Tam
Fun facts
- Tammi emerged as an alternative spelling to the highly popular 1950s name Tammy.
- The root name Tamar signifies the date palm, a ancient symbol of beauty and fruitfulness.