Tammy
Peaked at #8 nationally in 1966, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1934, Tammy has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Tammy — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#8
in 1966
Current rank
#4862
in 2024
Years tracked
90
1934–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1934, Tammy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1966, ranking #8 nationally with 18,620 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3074 (2014) to #4862 (2024) — a 37% drop.
As of 2024, Tammy ranks #4862 nationally for girls, with 28 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,862 | 28 |
| 2023 | #4,349 | 33 |
| 2022 | #5,007 | 27 |
| 2021 | #4,402 | 32 |
| 2020 | #4,156 | 34 |
| 2019 | #3,329 | 48 |
| 2018 | #4,066 | 36 |
| 2017 | #2,869 | 59 |
Tammy — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#834
in 1967
Last ranked
#11407
in 1999
Years tracked
41
1938–1999
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1938, Tammy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1967, ranking #834 nationally with 74 babies given the name that year.
Tammy hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1999, when it stood at #11407.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | #11,407 | 5 |
| 1991 | #9,463 | 5 |
| 1990 | #5,325 | 10 |
| 1989 | #6,850 | 7 |
| 1988 | #6,344 | 7 |
| 1987 | #3,487 | 14 |
| 1986 | #3,425 | 14 |
| 1985 | #3,371 | 14 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Tammy most popular?
Tammy was most popular in 1966, when it ranked #8 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Tammy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Tammy?
At least 333,366 babies have been recorded with the name Tammy in the US since 1934, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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