Tammie
Tammie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Date palm or twin.
Origin and history
Tammie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Tamara or Thomasina, often linked to the Hebrew name Tamar meaning date palm. It saw significant popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is an established classical variant that is infrequently given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
35,380 babies in the United States have been named Tammie since 1880. It ranks #739 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2089.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.8 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 90 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,981 |
| 1960-1970 | 19,345 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,579 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,803 |
| 1990-2000 | 370 |
| 2000-2010 | 142 |
| 2010-2019 | 53 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Tammie
- Tammie Green: Golfer, Athlete
- Tammie Southerland: Author, Minister
Nicknames
Tam
Fun facts
- The name Tammie, along with its spelling variant Tammy, experienced a major surge in popularity in the U.S. during the late 1950s and 1960s.
- As a diminutive of Tamara, the name traces back to the Hebrew word for the date palm tree, symbolizing beauty and fruitfulness.