Tammy
A diminutive of Tamsin and Tamara, later also used for new names beginning with Tam such as Tamika and Tamiya.
Every Tammy since 1934 — 333,407 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tammy
Tammy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,703 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1934, 333,407 American babies have been named Tammy. Its peak came in 1963, when 21,246 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tammy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tammy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,703 | — | — |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,881 | — | — |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,352 | — | — |
| 2022 | 27 | #5,010 | — | — |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,402 | — | — |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,156 | — | — |
| 2019 | 48 | #3,330 | — | — |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,067 | — | — |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,869 | — | — |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,694 | — | — |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,588 | — | — |
| 2014 | 55 | #3,074 | — | — |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,120 | — | — |
| 2012 | 57 | #3,002 | — | — |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,986 | — | — |
| 2010 | 70 | #2,611 | — | — |
| 2009 | 96 | #2,118 | — | — |
| 2008 | 120 | #1,815 | — | — |
| 2007 | 122 | #1,768 | — | — |
| 2006 | 148 | #1,494 | — | — |
| 2005 | 152 | #1,416 | — | — |
| 2004 | 164 | #1,307 | — | — |
| 2003 | 182 | #1,184 | — | — |
| 2002 | 194 | #1,097 | — | — |
| 2001 | 192 | #1,108 | — | — |
| 2000 | 191 | #1,086 | — | — |
| 1995 | 272 | #752 | — | — |
| 1990 | 549 | #451 | 10 | #5,325 |
| 1985 | 1,196 | #217 | 14 | #3,371 |
| 1980 | 3,134 | #96 | 18 | #2,718 |
| 1975 | 7,528 | #31 | 46 | #1,277 |
| 1970 | 19,587 | #8 | 87 | #867 |
| 1965 | 18,013 | #11 | 34 | #1,333 |
| 1960 | 14,317 | #31 | 55 | #1,042 |
| 1955 | 190 | #681 | 7 | #3,473 |
| 1950 | 92 | #936 | — | — |
| 1945 | 45 | #1,183 | — | — |
| 1940 | 20 | #1,840 | — | — |
| 1935 | 9 | #3,136 | — | — |
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Famous people named Tammy
- Tammy Wynette Singer · 1942–1998
- Tammy Duckworth Politician · b. 1968
- Tammy Baldwin Politician · b. 1962
- Tammy Blanchard Actor · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tammy mean?
A diminutive of Tamsin and Tamara, later also used for new names beginning with Tam such as Tamika and Tamiya.
How popular is the name Tammy in 2025?
Tammy ranked #3,703 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tammy?
333,407 babies have been named Tammy in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tammy most popular?
Tammy peaked in 1963, when 21,246 newborns received the name.
Is Tammy a boy or girl name?
Tammy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tammy rising or falling?
Tammy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tammy?
Well-known people named Tammy include Tammy Wynette (singer), Tammy Duckworth (politician), Tammy Baldwin (politician).