Tammy
boy nameTammy entered the US charts in 1938, peaked at #832 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1938–2025
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rank today
#832
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3175 |
| 1950s | #2358 |
| 1960s | #985 |
| 1970s | #1481 |
| 1980s | #3739 |
| 1990s | #7714 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Tammy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tammy alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tammy in 2025?
- Tammy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Tammy most popular?
- Tammy peaked in 1967, reaching #832 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tammy with classmates?
- Tammy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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