Tin Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtin / tɪnEnglish; Vietnamese
Meaning
English: tin; Vietnamese: a short form of names like Tinh.
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tin is derived from the English word for the metal tin, which has been used since ancient times. In Vietnamese culture, Tin can be a diminutive or short form of longer names. The name is relatively uncommon in Western contexts but may have more significance in Vietnamese naming traditions.
Trend Summary
The name Tin has not been widely popular in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tin was first seen in the United States in 1979. Tin has ranked as high as #1229 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Tin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tin (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |