Tammy
Pronunciation: [ t-AM-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tammy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 1,386 babies have been named Tammy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tammy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,659 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,659
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Tammy is also used as a girl name, ranked #4823.
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About the Name Tammy
Tammy is a boy name .
Is Tammy a boy or girl name? Tammy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,659 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,823. Tammy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tammy is currently ranked #30,659 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tammy include Tam, Tay, Taie, and Tamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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