Will my child share the name Tammy with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Tammy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Tammy in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Tammy becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Tammy is declining: down 434 places since 2020, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #364 in 1996.

Is Tammy a good choice for a distinctive name?

Tammy is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Tammy a popular baby name in the United States?

Tammy does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Tammy

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Tammy is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Tammy in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Tammy

Tammy is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1300 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #364 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Tammy is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Tammy in their class.