Tiffany Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTIF-uh-nee / /ˈtɪfəni/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: appearance; English: manifestation
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tiffany is derived from the Greek name Theophania, meaning 'appearance of God.' It became popular in medieval England, particularly among the nobility. The name was often given to girls born on the Feast of Epiphany, which celebrates the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles.
Trend Summary
Tiffany experienced peak popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tiffani
- Tifani
International Variants
- Tifanie (French)
- Tiffany (Spanish)
Famous people named Tiffany
Tiffany Haddish is an American actress and comedian known for her breakout role in the film 'Girls Trip.'.
Tiffany Trump is an American socialite and the daughter of former President Donald Trump.
Tiffany Thiessen is an American actress best known for her role as Kelly Kapowski on 'Saved by the Bell.'.
Tiffany Evans is an American singer and actress recognized for her work in the music industry and her role in 'The Longshots.'.
Fictional characters named Tiffany
Tiffany Aching is a character in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, known for her strong will and magical abilities.
Tiffany Valentine is a character in the 'Child's Play' horror franchise, known as the bride of the infamous Chucky doll.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tiffany was first seen in the United States in 1942. Tiffany has ranked as high as #36 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Tiffany has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tiffany (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 62 | |
| TX | 36 | |
| FL | 28 | |
| NY | 24 | |
| VA | 13 | |
| PA | 11 | |
| GA | 10 | |
| OH | 9 | |
| IL | 8 | |
| MA | 8 | |
| NC | 8 | |
| OR | 7 | |
| TN | 7 | |
| NJ | 7 | |
| OK | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 24 |
| 1961 | 32 |
| 1962 | 173 |
| 1963 | 213 |
| 1964 | 442 |
| 1965 | 565 |
| 1966 | 1,208 |
| 1967 | 1,644 |
| 1968 | 1,831 |
| 1969 | 2,348 |
| 1970 | 4,001 |
| 1971 | 5,413 |
| 1972 | 4,845 |
| 1973 | 5,501 |
| 1974 | 6,479 |
| 1975 | 6,921 |
| 1976 | 7,483 |
| 1977 | 7,206 |
| 1978 | 7,700 |
| 1979 | 9,611 |
| 1980 | 16,229 |
| 1981 | 16,416 |
| 1982 | 17,174 |
| 1983 | 15,959 |
| 1984 | 15,861 |
| 1985 | 13,681 |
| 1986 | 14,483 |
| 1987 | 14,743 |
| 1988 | 18,363 |
| 1989 | 15,716 |
| 1990 | 13,162 |
| 1991 | 11,155 |
| 1992 | 9,720 |
| 1993 | 8,586 |
| 1994 | 8,096 |
| 1995 | 6,936 |
| 1996 | 6,158 |
| 1997 | 5,221 |
| 1998 | 4,612 |
| 1999 | 3,888 |
| 2000 | 3,305 |
| 2001 | 2,690 |
| 2002 | 2,398 |
| 2003 | 2,258 |
| 2004 | 1,958 |
| 2005 | 1,767 |
| 2006 | 1,644 |
| 2007 | 1,622 |
| 2008 | 1,377 |
| 2009 | 1,169 |
| 2010 | 1,031 |
| 2011 | 920 |
| 2012 | 849 |
| 2013 | 706 |
| 2014 | 726 |
| 2015 | 650 |
| 2016 | 559 |
| 2017 | 518 |
| 2018 | 422 |
| 2019 | 417 |
| 2020 | 344 |
| 2021 | 317 |
| 2022 | 290 |
| 2023 | 298 |
| 2024 | 320 |