Tiffany Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTIF-uh-nee / /ˈtɪfəni/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: appearance; English: manifestation
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tiffany has its roots in the Greek name Theophania, which means 'epiphany' or 'appearance of God'. It became popular in medieval England, particularly among the nobility. The name was often associated with the feast of the Epiphany, celebrated on January 6th. Tiffany gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s, often linked to the jewelry brand Tiffany & Co.
Trend Summary
Tiffany saw a peak in popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tiffani
- Tifani
International Variants
- Tifany (French)
- Tifani (Italian)
Famous people named Tiffany
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tiffany was first seen in the United States in 1962. Tiffany has ranked as high as #1082 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in District of Columbia, California, New York, Illinois, and Florida. 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 (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 28 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 40 |
| 1980 | 63 |
| 1981 | 75 |
| 1982 | 55 |
| 1983 | 56 |
| 1984 | 65 |
| 1985 | 54 |
| 1986 | 64 |
| 1987 | 50 |
| 1988 | 72 |
| 1989 | 114 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2004 | 17 |