Find out how popular the first name Tammi has been for the last 40 years (from 1974 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tammi by gender

Based on the last 40 years of data, Tammi is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tammi.

The history of the first name Tammi

The name Tammi is a diminutive form of the Finnish name Tamara, which is derived from the Old Hebrew name Tamar, meaning "date palm tree." The name Tamar is found in the Bible, where it refers to several different women, including the daughter-in-law of Judah and an Israelite woman who married a non-Israelite man.

The name Tammi is believed to have originated in Finland, where it was used as a feminine form of the name Taimi, which means "seedling" or "sprout." The name Tammi first became popular in Finland in the late 19th century, and it was often used as a shortened form of Tamara or as a standalone name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tammi was in the 18th century, when a Finnish woman named Tammi Kaarina Friberg was born in 1743. Another notable early bearer of the name was Tammi Sivonen, a Finnish author and journalist who lived from 1865 to 1944.

Throughout history, several famous women have been named Tammi. One of the most well-known is Tammi Terrell, an American singer who was born in 1945 and tragically died at the age of 24 in 1970. She is best known for her duets with Marvin Gaye, including the hit song "Ain't No Mountain High Enough."

Another notable Tammi was Tammi Duckworth, an American politician and former military officer who was born in 1968. Duckworth served in the Iraq War and lost both of her legs in combat. She went on to become the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress and is currently serving as a United States Senator from Illinois.

Other famous Tammis include Tammi Bray, an Australian model and actress born in 1964; Tammi Chynn, an American pop singer and songwriter born in 1970; and Tammi Reiss, an American actress and model born in 1975.

While the name Tammi may have originated in Finland, it has since spread to other parts of the world and has been embraced by people of various cultural backgrounds. Its connection to the Old Hebrew name Tamar and its association with nature and growth have made it a popular choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their daughter.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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