How Many People Are Named Tamy?
Complete statistics for the name Tamy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tamy is a very rare female name, with only 563 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 586,645 Americans. The majority of those named Tamy are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 623 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: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tamy Through the Generations
Tamy has seen its peak popularity in 1960 when 58 babies were given this name. Since then, the name has remained stable, with no significant fluctuations in usage. As of now, the average age of people named Tamy is 59, indicating a strong skew towards the older generation. Among the current bearers, 52% are over 60 years old, while 298 are aged between 30 and 60, and none are under 30. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past but still cherished by some.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tamy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tamy
How Many People Have the Name Tamy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 563 people in the United States currently share the name Tamy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 586,645 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tamy a Common or Rare Name?
Tamy 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 Tamy Mean?
Tamy means "creative variant of Tamara" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tamy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tamy Most Popular?
The name Tamy reached peak popularity in 1960, with 58 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 Tamy?
Approximately 563 people named Tamy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 623. That works out to roughly 1 in 586,645 Americans.
Is Tamy a rare name?
Tamy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 586,645 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tamy mean?
Tamy means "creative variant of Tamara" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Tamy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tamy are male and 100% are female.
When was Tamy most popular?
Tamy peaked in 1960 with 58 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.