How old is someone named Tami?
The average Tami is 58 years old.
Half of all living Tamis are between 53 and 65.
When was Tami popular?
Tami had one big moment, peaking in 1959. 72% of the babies ever named Tami arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
Popular names of 1959 · The most popular names of the 1950s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 171 | 110 |
| 1950s | 5,905 | 4,800 |
| 1960s | 18,462 | 16,000 |
| 1970s | 9,719 | 9,100 |
| 1980s | 2,966 | 2,900 |
| 1990s | 522 | 510 |
| 2000s | 169 | 170 |
| 2010s | 66 | under 100 |
| 2020s | 37 | under 100 |
How many Tamis are still alive?
About 34,000 Tamis are alive in the US today. That's 89% of the roughly 38,000 babies named Tami since 1942.
Most Tamis ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Tami?
About half of living Tamis are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 41%
- Gen X 49%
- Millennial 8%
- Gen Z under 1%
Is Tami an old name?
Yes. Tami is older than 87 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Tami a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Tamis are women.
Names the same age as Tami
NAME TWIN
Tami's name twin is Tamela. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Tamela's age curve is the closest match to Tami's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Tammy (58) · Tammie (58) · Tammi (56)
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Questions about the name Tami
How old is the average Tami?
The average Tami in the US is 58 years old. The median is 59, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Tami?
About 34,000 Tamis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 38,000 babies given the name since 1942.
When was the name Tami most popular?
In 1959, when about 2,700 baby girls were named Tami.
Is Tami a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 49% of living Tamis, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this