Tammy
- US rank
- #3,645
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #8 in 1971
41 babies were named Tammy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 433 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1934–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Tammy you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Tammy
Tammy Blanchard
American actress and singer
Choose Tammy and your child shares a first name with Tammy Blanchard, an American actress and singer. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Tammy, like who?” Tammy Blanchard's Wikipedia article is available in 26 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Tammy Blanchard on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 39,216 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Tammy, 41 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tammy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTammy first shows up in US birth records in 1934, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 91 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1971, when it ranked #8. Today it's #3,645, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTammy was 4.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 9,506 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 39,216.
- TrendTammy has climbed 433 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,645. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Tammy
Tammy is a girl name of English and Hebrew origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-mmy”. US birth records list Tammy for girls from 1934 to 2025, in 91 of those 92 years. Its best year was 1971, when it ranked #8 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,645, with 41 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 4.8 | 206,897 girls |
| 1940s | 32 | 31,066 girls |
| 1950s | 1,446 | 692 girls |
| 1960s | 10,089 | 99 girls |
| 1970s | 6,304 | 159 girls |
| 1980s | 924 | 1,083 girls |
| 1990s | 182 | 5,482 girls |
| 2000s | 85 | 11,791 girls |
| 2010s | 31 | 32,144 girls |
| 2020s | 20 | 49,834 girls |
Other spellings of Tammy
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Tammy
What is the origin of the name Tammy?
Tammy has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Tammy a boy or girl name?
Tammy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Tammy?
Tammy ranked #3,645 for US girls in 2025, given to 41 babies. Its best year was 1971 (#8).