Tina Girl

Popularity: #887 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TEE-nah /ˈtiː.nə/

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Latin: follower of Christ; Greek: goddess

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tina is often considered a diminutive form of names such as Christina or Martina, which have their roots in the Greek word 'Christos,' meaning 'anointed one.' This term was adopted into Latin as 'Christinus,' leading to the Latin feminine form 'Christina.' The name Christina was popularized in early Christian contexts, particularly due to its association with Saint Christina, a martyr from the 3rd century, whose veneration contributed to the name's spread throughout Europe. The evolution of Tina as a standalone name emerged in the 20th century, primarily in English-speaking countries, as a familiar and affectionate form of these longer names.

Historically, the name Christina has been borne by various notable figures, including queens and saints, which has reinforced its significance in Christian tradition. The name was also included in major translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version, which helped to solidify its presence in Western culture.

The use of Tina as a diminutive reflects a broader linguistic trend where names are shortened for ease of use, a practice that has been observed across many cultures and languages. Culturally, Tina has been associated with qualities such as purity and devotion, stemming from its connection to Christian themes.

The name has appeared in various forms of literature and media, contributing to its resonance in popular culture. While Tina itself is a modern derivation, its roots in longer, historically significant names ensure that it carries with it a sense of continuity and tradition.

The name's simplicity and familiarity have allowed it to endure, reflecting the broader human tendency to seek connection through names that evoke historical and cultural narratives.

Famous people named Tina

In this section, you will find notable people named Tina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Tina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Tina Fey is an actress, comedian, and writer best known for Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, and Mean Girls.

Tina Turner is a singer and actress best known for What's Love Got to Do with It, Proud Mary, and The Best.

Tina Arena is a singer-songwriter best known for Chains, Sorrento Moon, and The Voice.

Tina Louise is an actress best known for Gilligan's Island, The Stepford Wives, and The Happy Ending.

Tina Knowles is a fashion designer and businesswoman best known for founding House of Deréon and being the mother of Beyoncé.

Tina Thompson is a former professional basketball player best known for her time with the Houston Comets and the USA Women's National Team.

Tina Desai is an actress best known for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Sense8, and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Tina Barrett is a singer and actress best known for being a member of S Club 7 and for her work in children's television.

Fictional characters named Tina

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Tina Belcher is a fictional character from the animated television series Bob's Burgers. She is the socially awkward and imaginative teenage daughter of the Belcher family, known for her love of writing erotic friend fiction.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Tina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tina was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Tina has ranked as high as #46 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Tina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tina.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 61 0 61
2024 66 0 66
2023 101 0 101
2022 59 0 59
2021 83 0 83
2020 84 0 84
2019 100 0 100
2018 125 0 125
2017 146 0 146
2016 121 0 121
2015 158 0 158
2014 153 0 153
2013 148 0 148
2012 179 0 179
2011 175 0 175
2010 161 0 161
2009 214 0 214
2008 222 0 222
2007 254 0 254
2006 284 0 284
2005 332 0 332
2004 351 0 351
2003 378 0 378
2002 380 0 380
2001 397 0 397
2000 454 0 454
1999 433 0 433
1998 431 0 431
1997 501 0 501
1996 581 5 576
1995 624 0 624
1994 720 0 720
1993 814 8 806
1992 890 0 890
1991 1,025 0 1,025
1990 1,187 7 1,180
1989 1,330 7 1,323
1988 1,609 6 1,603
1987 1,820 9 1,811
1986 1,972 10 1,962
1985 2,609 11 2,598
1984 2,514 9 2,505
1983 2,752 14 2,738
1982 3,234 15 3,219
1981 3,838 17 3,821
1980 4,279 19 4,260
1979 4,700 23 4,677
1978 5,723 24 5,699
1977 4,969 18 4,951
1976 5,765 18 5,747
1975 7,092 27 7,065
1974 8,718 50 8,668
1973 9,343 36 9,307
1972 11,560 37 11,523
1971 13,313 47 13,266
1970 13,904 43 13,861
1969 13,657 51 13,606
1968 14,819 47 14,772
1967 14,217 57 14,160
1966 13,940 48 13,892
1965 12,861 30 12,831
1964 12,573 25 12,548
1963 12,195 38 12,157
1962 12,804 23 12,781
1961 10,550 29 10,521
1960 9,156 23 9,133
1959 7,935 16 7,919
1958 6,633 15 6,618
1957 5,868 11 5,857
1956 5,344 14 5,330
1955 3,282 7 3,275
1954 1,236 0 1,236
1953 1,096 0 1,096
1952 1,099 0 1,099
1951 837 5 832
1950 728 0 728
1949 645 5 640
1948 576 0 576
1947 541 0 541
1946 478 0 478
1945 440 0 440
1944 359 0 359
1943 360 0 360
1942 244 0 244
1941 156 0 156
1940 172 0 172
1939 145 0 145
1938 107 0 107
1937 126 0 126
1936 117 0 117
1935 104 0 104
1934 118 0 118
1933 107 0 107
1932 123 0 123
1931 108 0 108
1930 143 0 143
1929 130 0 130
1928 137 0 137
1927 151 0 151
1926 126 0 126
1925 136 0 136
1924 143 0 143
1923 150 0 150
1922 141 0 141
1921 126 0 126
1920 127 0 127
1919 120 0 120
1918 128 0 128
1917 137 0 137
1916 127 0 127
1915 133 0 133
1914 108 0 108
1913 89 0 89
1912 81 0 81
1911 59 0 59
1910 58 0 58
1909 52 0 52
1908 41 0 41
1907 55 0 55
1906 49 0 49
1905 58 0 58
1904 56 0 56
1903 44 0 44
1902 44 0 44
1901 47 0 47
1900 53 0 53
1899 42 0 42
1898 49 0 49
1897 51 0 51
1896 51 0 51
1895 45 0 45
1894 42 0 42
1893 46 0 46
1892 35 0 35
1891 31 0 31
1890 39 0 39
1889 40 0 40
1888 40 0 40
1887 25 0 25
1886 32 0 32
1885 32 0 32
1884 24 0 24
1883 21 0 21
1882 28 0 28
1881 19 0 19
1880 17 0 17

Top States for Tina (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
IL 8
30%
CA 7
26%
OH 7
26%
PA 5
19%