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
#3703 for girls
in the United States (2025)
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
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Tammy Duckworth
U.S. Senator and Iraq War veteran
Tammy Wynette
Country music singer
Tammy Abraham
Professional footballer
Statistics
332,015
Total births since 1880
1963
Peak year
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