Tien Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtyen / tiɛnVietnamese; Chinese
Meaning
Vietnamese: 'sky'; Chinese: 'to extend'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Vietnamese culture, Tien is often associated with positive qualities such as brightness and openness, reflecting its meaning related to the sky. In Chinese, the name can signify growth and expansion, which are valued traits. The name is used in various contexts, including as a given name and in literature. It is relatively common in Vietnam and among Vietnamese communities worldwide.
Trend Summary
The name Tien has seen moderate usage in the United States, particularly among Vietnamese communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tienn
- Tian
International Variants
- Tian (Chinese)
- Tiến (Vietnamese)
Famous people named Tien
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tien was first seen in the United States in 1975. Tien has ranked as high as #1211 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Tien has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tien (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |