Tammie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tammie is a diminutive of the Hebrew name Tamar, meaning 'palm tree.' It has evolved from Tamar to Tammara and finally to Tammie. The name carries traits of warmth and friendliness and has biblical roots. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century and remains a nostalgic choice today.
The name Tammie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tammie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tammie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4483rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4612th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5688th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 321st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 245th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1368th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7204th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18924th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tammie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tammie"
Pronunciation
/ˈtæmi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Tammie is a diminutive form of the name Tamar, which means 'palm tree' in Hebrew. The name Tamar appears in the Bible as the name of several women.
Meaning
palm tree
Language Evolution
Tamar (Hebrew), Tammara (modern variant), Tammie (diminutive)
Biblical Background
The name Tamar has biblical significance, appearing in the Old Testament as a notable figure.
Historical Usage
The name Tammie gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries as a friendly and approachable name.
Variants & Derivatives
Tammy, Tamar, Tammara
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tammie is perceived as a nostalgic and affectionate name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Tammie Brown (drag performer), Tammie Faye Bakker (television personality), Tammie Rogers (singer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tammie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tammie"
"Tammie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4483rd of 7552 | 49 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4612th of 10718 | 80 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5688th of 9204 | 37 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 321st of 12526 | 14,587 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 245th of 19264 | 18,705 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1368th of 27321 | 1,758 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7204th of 35406 | 253 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18924th of 30306 | 30 |
Regional Popularity of "Tammie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tammie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
13.07% 291st/2227 |
20.29% 493rd/2430 |
9.32% 266th/2853 |
11.06% 307th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.92% 262nd/2937 |
10.34% 360th/3483 |
4.92% 173rd/3518 |
7.84% 317th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
35.01% 1290th/3685 |
35.75% 1600th/4475 |
22.37% 1162nd/5194 |
27.29% 1724th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
78.68% 5754th/7313 |
83.68% 6245th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tammie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tammie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.