Tammy
Meaning: Contemporary name
Origin: Modern American
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #221
Total births: 1,661
History: Tammy peaked in the 1980s in Australia. The name has a bright, friendly character. Tammy represents the 1980s generation of Australian women — energetic, optimistic, and ready to take on the world.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1981) | #79 |
| Babies named Tammy in 1981 | 98 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,661 |
| Peak year | 1974 (156 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #57 |
| Years in records | 1969–1981 (13 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 21 spots |
Frequently asked about Tammy
What does the name Tammy mean?
Tammy means “Contemporary name” from Modern American roots.
What is the origin of the name Tammy?
Tammy has Modern American origin. The traditional meaning is “Contemporary name”.
How popular is Tammy in Australia?
Tammy ranked #79 in Australia in 1981 — given to 98 babies that year.
When was Tammy most popular?
Tammy peaked in 1974 with 156 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Tammy a boy or girl name?
Tammy is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Tammys in registered births are female.
Is the name Tammy rising or falling in popularity?
Tammy has fallen 21 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #58 in 1976 to #79 in 1981.
How long has Tammy been recorded in Australia?
Tammy appears in birth records in Australia across 13 years — from 1969 through 1981.