How Many People Are Named Tami?

Complete statistics for the name Tami in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Tami
Rare
38,004
Estimated People
1 in 8,683
1 in X Americans
1959
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
90 (0%)
♀ Female
37,914 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 58

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 54
Alabama 343
Arkansas 228
Arizona 463
California 5,583
Colorado 602
Connecticut 235
DC 71
Delaware 6
Florida 1,064
Georgia 463
Hawaii 77
Iowa 1,175
Idaho 366
Illinois 1,678
Indiana 909
Kansas 489
Kentucky 324
Louisiana 292
Massachusetts 441
Maryland 265
Maine 110
Michigan 1,540
Minnesota 1,250
Missouri 562
Mississippi 148
Montana 376
North Carolina 400
North Dakota 304
Nebraska 681
New Hampshire 75
New Jersey 535
New Mexico 168
Nevada 157
New York 1,649
Ohio 2,428
Oklahoma 536
Oregon 1,124
Pennsylvania 1,676
Rhode Island 50
South Carolina 245
South Dakota 266
Tennessee 316
Texas 1,711
Utah 641
Virginia 306
Vermont 19
Washington 1,835
Wisconsin 1,352
West Virginia 209
Wyoming 84
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Tami

How Many People Have the Name Tami in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 38,004 people in the United States currently share the name Tami. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,683 Americans, placing it in the Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Tami a Common or Rare Name?

Tami is classified as Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Tami Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Tami are covered in full on the Tami name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Tami Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Tami in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Tami is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Tami Most Popular?

The name Tami reached peak popularity in 1959, with 2,741 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Tami Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Tami across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Tami?

Approximately 38,004 people in the United States share the name Tami, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Tami a rare name?

Tami is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,683 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tami mean?

The meaning and origin of Tami is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Tami more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tami are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Tami most popular?

The name Tami reached its peak in 1959, with 2,741 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People38,004
RarityRare
1 in X1 in 8,683
GenderMale
Avg Age58
Peak Year1959
Male %0%
Female %100%

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