Find out how popular the first name Tatyana has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tatyana by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Tatyana is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tatyana.

The history of the first name Tatyana

The given name Tatyana has its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is derived from the name Tatianus, a Roman family name formed from the word "Tatius", which was an Etruscan surname. The name Tatianus was borne by an early Christian writer and apologist who lived in the 2nd century AD.

The name Tatyana gained popularity in Russia, where it is spelled as Татьяна. It is believed to have been introduced to the region through the Byzantine Empire and the adoption of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tatyana can be found in the 12th-century Russian epic poem "The Lay of Igor's Campaign".

In the 18th century, the name Tatyana became widely known due to the character Tatyana Larina in Alexander Pushkin's famous novel "Eugene Onegin". This literary work, published in 1833, played a significant role in popularizing the name across Russia and beyond.

One of the earliest notable bearers of the name Tatyana was Saint Tatiana of Rome (3rd century AD), a Christian martyr and patron saint of students. Another historical figure was Tatyana Nikolayevna Romanova (1897-1918), the second daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed along with her family during the Russian Revolution.

Other famous individuals named Tatyana include:

1. Tatyana Samuilova (1936-2021), a Soviet and Russian actress known for her roles in films such as "The Cranes Are Flying" (1957) and "War and Peace" (1966-1967).

2. Tatyana Navka (born 1975), a Russian figure skater and Olympic champion in ice dancing (2006).

3. Tatyana Tolstaya (born 1951), a Russian writer and journalist, known for her short stories and novels.

4. Tatyana Maslova (1938-1997), a Soviet and Russian singer who achieved widespread popularity in the 1960s and 1970s.

5. Tatyana Arno (born 1989), a Russian singer and songwriter, known for her hit song "Devochka-Veter" (2017).

The name Tatyana has been embraced in various cultures and languages, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, but always retaining its Greek roots and the connection to the ancient Roman family name Tatianus.

Data source

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