How Many People Are Named Tammye?
Complete statistics for the name Tammye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tammye is a rare female name, with only 596 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 553,344 Americans. The majority of those named Tammye are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 61All 666 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1962Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tammye Through the Generations
Tammye reached its peak popularity in 1962 with 66 births, but since then, it's remained stable, neither fading nor gaining significant traction. Today, the average Tammye is 61 years old, with most falling into the 30-60 age bracket. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't entirely forgotten, it's more commonly associated with older generations, reflecting its status as a classic rather than a modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tammye's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tammye
How Many People Have the Name Tammye?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 596 people in the United States currently share the name Tammye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 553,344 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tammye a Common or Rare Name?
Tammye is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tammye Mean?
Tammye means "creative variant of Tammy" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tammye in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tammye Most Popular?
The name Tammye reached peak popularity in 1962, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tammye?
Approximately 596 people named Tammye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 666. That works out to roughly 1 in 553,344 Americans.
Is Tammye a rare name?
Tammye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 553,344 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tammye mean?
Tammye means "creative variant of Tammy" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Tammye more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tammye are male and 100% are female.
When was Tammye most popular?
Tammye peaked in 1962 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.