Tammy
Tammy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Date palm tree.
Origin and history
Tammy is predominantly used as a feminine diminutive of Tamara, derived from the Hebrew word for date palm tree, but it has historically seen minor usage as a masculine name in the United States. Though historically given to a small number of boys in the mid-to-late 20th century, it is extremely rare as a male name today.
Popularity in the United States
1,392 babies in the United States have been named Tammy since 1880. It ranks #3326 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.4 %)
- TX (16.1 %)
- PA (11.7 %)
- NY (10.9 %)
- OH (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 166 |
| 1960-1970 | 614 |
| 1970-1980 | 457 |
| 1980-1990 | 129 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Tammy ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Tamar, referring to the date palm tree symbolizing beauty and grace.
- Although overwhelmingly given to females, over 1,300 American males have been officially registered with the first name Tammy since 1880.