Tammy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Tammy means 'palm tree' and is associated with warmth and friendliness.
Meaning of the Name Tammy
Tammy is a diminutive of the name Tamara, which originated from the Hebrew name Tamar. Tamar means 'palm tree' or 'date palm' and symbolizes beauty, grace, and fertility. The name Tammy gained popularity in the mid-20th century as an independent name. It is often associated with warmth, friendliness, and a cheerful personality.
Popularity of the Name Tammy
The popularity for the name Tammy peaked in popularity in the year 1963 with 21,198 births, which ranked number 33 out of 11,100 unique names for that year. Tammy had the most female births in 1963 with 21,198, which ranked number 12 out of 7,662 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1970 with 87, which ranked number 862 out of 5,430 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Tammy has declined sharply over the last ten years from 57 births to 27 births, a decline of -52.63%. Among females, Tammy has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 57 births to 27 births, a decline of -52.63%.
Nationwide Popularity of Tammy
- 20 Year Trend of Tammy: -86.08%
- 10 Year Trend of Tammy: -52.63%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Tammy: -52.63%
Popularity of Tammy by State
Among females, Tammy was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Tammy. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Tammy
- Total Births of Tammy: 25 (-7.20%)
- Female Births of Tammy: 25 (-7.20%)
Given the downward trend of Tammy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.20% decrease in total births, for a total of 25 births in 2024. For Females, births for Tammy have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 25 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.20%.