Holding steady.
Popularity of Tamey since 1957
Babies named Tamey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 70 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tamey is a rare American feminine name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security records in 1957. It reached its peak popularity in 1958, though even then it was uncommon. The name has remained consistently rare, with a stable trajectory; in 2025, it was given to fewer than 5 babies. It is likely a variant of Tami or a diminutive of Tamara, reflecting mid-20th-century naming trends where short, nickname style names became popular. Tamey has not been among the top 1,000 names in any recorded year and shows no signs of revival.
Tamey is a rare modern American name, possibly a phonetic spelling of Tami or a diminutive of Tamara. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1950s, with its peak usage in 1958. The name has never reached widespread popularity and remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Tamey
Names that share Tamey's style, for a brother or sister.
