Holding steady.
Popularity of Tammye since 1957
Babies named Tammye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 114 |
| 1960s | 418 |
| 1970s | 127 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tammye is a rare American spelling variant of Tammy, a name that saw mid-century popularity. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1957 and reached its peak usage in 1962, during the heyday of similar diminutive forms like Tammy. Since then, its use has declined significantly, and it remains uncommon, not ranking in the top 1,000 names for any year. The trajectory has been stable at very low levels, with no indication of revival. Tammye is primarily a girl's name, reflecting the trend of creating distinctive spellings from familiar nicknames. Its etymology ties back to the Hebrew word for 'palm tree' or the Aramaic word for 'twin,' though the name itself is an English invention.
Tammye is a modern English spelling variant of Tammy, which originated as a nickname for Tamara (from Hebrew tamar, 'palm tree') or Thomasina (the feminine form of Thomas, from Aramaic te'oma, 'twin'). The name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, especially in the 1960s. The 'ye' ending reflects a trend of unique orthographic variations common in American naming practices.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tam, Tammy
Sibling names for Tammye
Names that share Tammye's style, for a brother or sister.
