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Tammy

♀ Girl

Pronounced TAM-ee /ˈtæm.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of Tamara ('palm tree', Hebrew) or Thomasina ('twin'); routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Sweet and retro: Tammy pets Tamara — 'palm tree' — or Thomasina. Cheerful, vintage, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningPet form of Tamara ('palm tree', Hebrew) or Thomasina ('twin'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3703 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)≈ 332,015

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196319342025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tammy is a pet form of Tamara — from Hebrew tamar, 'palm tree' (a symbol of grace and uprightness) — or of Thomasina, 'twin' (routes layered, which we note). A cheerful, vintage nickname-name (the 1950s 'Tammy' films and song).

It registers thinly today. Rare now, palm-tree at the (likely) root, and sunny.

Did you know? Tamara means 'palm tree' in Hebrew (a symbol of grace) — Tammy is its cheerful nickname (also for Thomasina; the song 'Tammy'); sunny and retro.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Tammy — routes layered

Variations

TamiTammieTamara

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tammy mean?

Tammy pets Tamara ('palm tree') or Thomasina ('twin'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tammy?

It's said TAM-ee /ˈtæm.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tammy a boy or girl name?

Tammy is a girl's name.

How popular is Tammy?

Tammy is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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