What does Tierney mean?

Irish: 'descendant of the lord'; Gaelic: 'the lord'

Is Tierney a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Tierney is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Tierney?

It’s currently ranked #932 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Tierney?

TEER-nee · IPA: //ˈtɪərni//

Tierney Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationTEER-nee / /ˈtɪərni/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: 'descendant of the lord'; Gaelic: 'the land of the people'

Historical & Cultural Background

Tierney is derived from the Irish surname O'Tierney, which means 'descendant of Tiernan'. The name Tiernan itself is rooted in the Gaelic word 'tighearn', meaning 'lord' or 'master'. It has been used as both a surname and a given name in Ireland. The name reflects a rich cultural heritage associated with Irish nobility and land ownership.

Trend Summary

Tierney has seen a modest level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.

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Famous people named Tierney

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Fictional characters named Tierney

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Sibling Suggestions

Tieran Taryn Tegan Tobias Talon Troy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tierney was first seen in the United States in 1976. Tierney has ranked as high as #1375 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Tierney has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Tierney

No state data available for this year.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1976	5
1987	5
1996	5
2006	8