Tammy — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Tammy

Tammy is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “palm tree.” In 2024 it was given to 28 girls in the United States.

Tammy at a glance

Gender: Girl name
Origin: Biblical & Christian · Greek
Meaning: “palm tree”
Pronunciation: /ˈtæmi/
Also spelled: Te

About the name Tammy

Tammy belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “palm tree” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Te.

In the United States, Tammy first appears in Social Security records in 1934. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8 in 1966, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 331,974 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tammy in US records

First recorded (US): 1934
Best US rank: #8 in 1966
Peak year: 1963
Babies named Tammy in 2024: 28
Total since 1880: 331,974

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tammy mean?

Tammy means “palm tree” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tammy a boy or girl name?

Tammy is a girl name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tammy?

Tammy comes from the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition. It is also spelled Te.

How popular is the name Tammy?

Tammy first appears in US records in 1934. Its best-ever ranking was #8 in 1966, and 28 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Tammy?

Tammy is pronounced /ˈtæmi/ (IPA).

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