Tammy
Tammy is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Date palm tree or palm tree.
Origin and history
Tammy originated as a hypocoristic short form of Tamara, derived from the Hebrew word for date palm. It became immensely popular in the United States during the mid-20th century, spurred by popular culture including the 1957 song and film Tammy and the Bachelor. Though its usage for newborns has dropped significantly since its peak, it remains an iconic mid-century classic.
Popularity in the United States
332,015 babies in the United States have been named Tammy since 1880. It ranks #117 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1906.
States where it is most popular
- CA (6.5 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
- NY (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 31 |
| 1940-1950 | 490 |
| 1950-1960 | 29,176 |
| 1960-1970 | 182,231 |
| 1970-1980 | 98,830 |
| 1980-1990 | 15,645 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,311 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,561 |
| 2010-2019 | 545 |
| 2020-2029 | 195 |
Famous people named Tammy
- Tammy Wynette: Singer, Songwriter
- Tammy Duckworth: Politician, Military Officer
- Tammy Baldwin: Politician, Lawyer
Nicknames
Tam
Fun facts
- The name exploded in popularity following Debbie Reynolds' chart-topping song 'Tammy' from the 1957 film Tammy and the Bachelor.
- Tammy ranked among the top 10 most popular girl names in the United States from 1959 through 1962.