Tammy
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Tammy is a Hebrew name meaning “date palm”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.93% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Tammy
Tammy is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly used as a diminutive of Tamara. The root 'tamar' refers to the date palm tree, a symbol of beauty and fruitfulness in Biblical history. While originally associated with the Old Testament figure Tamar, the name evolved into a casual, distinct form during the modern era.
Meaning Comments
- Bunyipcoal83: For the last century people would mostly think of Tammy as a pet form of Tamara. However, Tamara only really became known in the USA in the 1920s because of the fame of artist Tamara de Lempicka, but Tammy was used before then in both England and the United States, where it was originally a pet form of Tamsin and later, in New England, also a pet form of the Biblical name Tamar.
- Lil_kimble47: The name Tammy is an old Hebrew name.
- Lvl3_pwnag3: My Mom's name. I like it, but it's very outdated indeed. 60s feel to it.
Gender Usage of the Name Tammy
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Tammy is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.93% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Tammy
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Tammy is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 21K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 7.4K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 21K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 57K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Tammy ranked #7,133 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #5,432 in 2024 — a drop of 1,701 places. Tammy shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #10, achieved in 1971, 1972 and 1973. Its lowest recorded position was #7,229 in 2023. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -2952 places (from #4,181 to #7,133).
Characteristics of the Name Tammy
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- T — Girl Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- y — Girl Names Ending in “y”
Name AestheticMethodology
Tammy utilizes a two-syllable structure with trochaic stress that terminates in a vowel, lending it a Cute & Playful quality. Its prevalence as a standalone name peaked during the mid-20th century, cementing an approachable and friendly character. The phonetic simplicity makes it appear notably informal.
Middle Names For Tammy
Middle names used with TammyMethodology
Tammy is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Tammy Lynn · Tammy Marie · Tammy Renee · Tammy Sue · Tammy AnnView all 2,425 girl middle names.
- Total 3,258 middle names used with Tammy
- 162 boy middle names used with Tammy
- 595 unisex middle names used with Tammy
Middle name suggestions for TammyMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Tammy is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Tammy Leigh · Tammy Lynne · Tammy Lynch · Tammy Laine · Tammy Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Tammy
Sound Like Tammy Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Tami · Tammie · Demi · View all 67 names
Spelled Like Tammy Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Tammey · Tammay · Tammi · View all 5 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Teresa · Theresa · Tiffany · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Tammy Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Tammy”
Dictionary Meaning of "Tammy"Methodology
Alternative form of tamis (“culinary strainer”)
More Info
How to Spell Tammy in ASL
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Comments on the name Tammy
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Fc4ie7hoc_c3
Tammy could be a nickname for Tammara, Tamra, Tamela, Tamera, Tamsen, Tamsyn, Tamsin, Tamzen, Tamia, Tamika and Tameka.
I_killa_u92
Tammy is sometimes a diminutive of Thomasina.
Rob_stokovic
In 2018, 47 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Tammy who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 156th most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.
Dark_sage072
The name Tammy was given to 44 girls born in the US in 2015.
Steelabsoll
I hate the name Tammy. I prefer if people abbreviate my name to Tam. It's never spelled right, nor is it pronounced right.