Tammy
Girl name · 712 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Tammy: 712 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 34 births in 1990.
The name Tammy originally developed as a Scottish diminutive of Thomas, itself from the Aramaic word for "twin," and was traditionally a nickname for a man named Tam or Thomas. Over time, it crossed over as a feminine given name, thanks in part to the 1950s film *Tammy and the Bachelor* and its theme song. Famous bearers include American country music legend Tammy Wynette, known for "Stand by Your Man," and televangelist Tammy Faye Messner. There are no significant place connections tied directly to the name, though the affectionate Scottish form "Tam" appears in Robert Burns's poem *Tam o' Shanter*. As a further note, Tammy remains a warm, unpretentious choice that bridges both sides of the Atlantic, though in Scotland it is still occasionally used as a masculine nickname.
Girl 39 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199034 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #6754 babies
- Total births
- 712since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 56%vs prior 5y