Tamy
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Tamara.
Name Census estimates that about 519 living Americans carry the first name Tamy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tamy today is around 59 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamy births was 1960 (58 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
519
~ 1 in 660,413 Americans
Peak year
1960
58 babies that year
Average age
59
years old
1996 SSA rank
#15,640
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Tamy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tamy from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 282 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tamy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tamys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Tamy, while Pennsylvania, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tamy
The name Tamy has its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the word "tamim," which means "perfect" or "complete." This name likely emerged in ancient Israelite culture, possibly during the biblical era.
In the Old Testament of the Bible, the word "tamim" is used to describe individuals who were considered upright and blameless in their conduct, such as Noah and Job. It is possible that the name Tamy was given to children with the hope that they would embody these virtuous qualities.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tamy was Tamy ben Micha, a Jewish scholar who lived in the 12th century CE in Provence, France. He was known for his expertise in the Talmud and Jewish law.
In the 16th century, Tamy de la Peña was a Spanish writer and poet from Seville. Her works explored themes of love and spirituality, and she was celebrated for her lyrical and emotive style.
During the 17th century, Tamy Weyden was a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and portraiture. He was a member of the renowned Weyden family of artists and is credited with helping to establish the Dutch Golden Age of painting.
In the 19th century, Tamy Leconte was a French explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in South America, documenting the flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest. Her detailed observations and specimens contributed significantly to the field of natural history.
Tamy Goldie was a Scottish suffragette and activist in the early 20th century. She played a pivotal role in the campaign for women's right to vote in the United Kingdom and was arrested multiple times for her participation in protests and civil disobedience.
While the name Tamy has Hebrew roots, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and languages over time, making it a name with a rich and diverse history.
People
Tamy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tamy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tamy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 519 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 660,413 US residents.
Is Tamy a common name?
We classify Tamy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 623 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamy most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamy was 1960, when 58 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamy is about 59 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tamy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamy in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.