Tammy
Tammy is a diminutive of Tamara, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'date palm tree' or 'spice'. It became popular as an independent name in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
#4862 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Peak popularity was in the 1960s-1970s, giving it a retro charm
- •Often associated with a friendly, down-to-earth personality
- •Can feel informal compared to the full form Tamara
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Famous People
Tammy Faye Bakker
Television personality and singer
Tammy Duckworth
U.S. Senator and Iraq War veteran
Tammy Wynette
Country music singer
Tammy Abraham
Professional footballer
Statistics
331,974
Total births since 1880
1963
Peak year
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