Total births
583
Girls' name · since 1957
Tammra
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 583 babies named Tammra, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 583
- total births
- 1957–1998
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Tammra is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 583 have been recorded since 1957.
Social Security Administration records show Tammra recorded 583 times among girls since 1957, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 1998.
- 583 total births
- 1957–1998 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
583 girls have been named Tammra since 1957, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1998.
- 583
- total births
- 1957–1998
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Tammra was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
40 babies were named Tammra in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Tammra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tammra's SSA record in two at 1975 and the more recent half accounts for 23% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 77%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1969 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tammra at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Tammra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–1998
- Peak year (1969)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Tammra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tammra's strongest decade.
286 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Tammra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 51
1950s
51 births
- 1960s
1960s
286 births
- 1970s
1970s
153 births
- 1980s 75
1980s
75 births
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 286 births (49% of all-time use).
How Tammra 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 Tammra's total volume
Tammra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tammra by state
Where Tammra concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 39 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 11 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Tammra's total US births 6.7%
Even split
39 of 583 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tammra? ▼
583 babies have been named Tammra since 1957. It was last recorded in 1998. The peak year was 1969 with 40 births.
When was Tammra most popular? ▼
Tammra was most popular in the 1960s decade with 286 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Tammra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tammra are California (39 births), Ohio (11 births), Michigan (6 births).
How long has the name Tammra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tammra since 1957 -- 42 years through the most recent 1998 data.
What names are similar to Tammra? ▼
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 Tammra's data
- Tammra's decade-level peak was the 1960s (286 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tammras (39 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 Tammra
Nearby Names Like Tammra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tammra
Tammy Girl
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Tamara Girl
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Tami Girl
#11244 37,927 births
Tammie Girl
35,380 births
Tamika Girl
22,760 births
Compare Tammra side by side: Tammra vs Tammy Tammra vs Tamara Tammra vs Tami
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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, 1957–1998 (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. "Tammra: Baby Name Since 1957 - 583 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tammra. 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 Tammra 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.