Total births
778
Girls' name · since 1957
Tammey
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 778 babies named Tammey, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 778
- total births
- 1957–1983
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Tammey sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 778 recorded since 1957.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tammey has been recorded 778 times among girls since 1957, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 1983.
- 778 total births
- 1957–1983 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
778 girls have been named Tammey since 1957, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1983.
- 778
- total births
- 1957–1983
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Tammey was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
54 babies were named Tammey in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Tammey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tammey's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1960 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tammey at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Tammey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–1983
- Peak year (1960)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Tammey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tammey's strongest decade.
465 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Tammey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 111
1950s
111 births
- 1960s
1960s
465 births
- 1970s
1970s
195 births
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 465 births (60% of all-time use).
How Tammey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tammey's total volume
Tammey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tammey by state
Where Tammey concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 35 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 29 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 18 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Texas | | 17 | 2.2% |
| #5 | New York | | 12 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 8 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 7 | 0.9% |
California share of Tammey's total US births 4.5%
Even split
35 of 778 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tammey? ▼
Tammey has been given to 778 babies in the U.S. since 1957, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1983. 54 babies were born in 1960, its single highest year.
When was Tammey most popular? ▼
Tammey was most popular in the 1960s decade with 465 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Tammey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tammey are California (35 births), Ohio (29 births), Pennsylvania (18 births).
How long has the name Tammey been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tammey since 1957 -- 27 years through the most recent 1983 data.
What names are similar to Tammey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tammy, Tamara, Tami, Tammie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tammey's data
- Tammey's decade-level peak was the 1960s (465 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tammeys (35 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tammey
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tammey
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Tammie Girl
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Tamika Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1957–1983 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tammey: Baby Name Since 1957 - 778 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tammey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tammey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.