Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Tammi since 1950
Babies named Tammi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,100 |
| 1960s | 6,514 |
| 1970s | 4,815 |
| 1980s | 1,130 |
| 1990s | 224 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tammi emerged as a given name in the United States in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1950. It reached its peak popularity in 1968, when it ranked 1,132 among girls' names. The name is a variant of the more common Tammy, which itself originated as a diminutive of Tamara or Thomasina. During the 1960s, names ending in the 'ee' sound were highly fashionable, and Tammi fit this trend perfectly. Since 1985, its usage has steadily declined, and it is now rarely given to newborns. While never among the top 1,000 names, it enjoyed modest popularity during its peak decade.
Tammi is a short form of the Hebrew name Tamara, meaning 'date palm,' or a feminine variant of Thomas, derived from Aramaic meaning 'twin.' It emerged as an independent name in mid-20th-century America, particularly popular in the 1960s.
Where Tammi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tam
Sibling names for Tammi
Names that share Tammi's style, for a brother or sister.
