Tammany is a rare and unique first name of American origin. It is derived from the historic political organization called the Tammany Society, which was active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in New York City. The society was named after a legendary Delaware Indian chief known as Tammanend, who was said to have befriended European settlers. The name Tammany has been used occasionally since then but remains relatively uncommon today.
The name Tammany had 6 births recorded in 1963, with a total of 6 births overall.