Tatyanna
Russian feminine form of Tatiana, meaning "fairy queen".
Name Census estimates that about 1,931 living Americans carry the first name Tatyanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tatyanna today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tatyanna births was 1999 (218 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tatyanna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.9K
~ 1 in 177,501 Americans
Peak year
1999
218 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2019 SSA rank
#17,711
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Tatyanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tatyanna from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 863 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tatyanna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tatyanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tatyannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 20 states and territories. New York, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Tatyanna, while Tennessee, Missouri, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 49 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tatyanna
The name Tatyanna is a Russian feminine given name derived from the Latin name Tatiana. It has its roots in the ancient Roman family name Tatius, which may have originated from the Sabine word "tata" meaning "to go" or "to cross a border." The name Tatiana gained popularity after the 3rd century martyrdom of a Roman deacon named Tatiana, who was tortured and killed for her Christian faith during the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus.
The name Tatyanna first appeared in historical records during the early medieval period in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Ukraine. In the 10th century, Princess Olga of Kiev, the first ruler of Kievan Rus' to convert to Christianity, took the name Tatiana upon her baptism. This helped to popularize the name among the Slavic people of the region.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tatyanna was Tatyanna Romanova, a Russian noblewoman born in 1510. She was a prominent figure at the court of Ivan the Terrible and was known for her involvement in various political intrigues during the reign of the Tsar.
Another notable figure bearing the name Tatyanna was Tatyanna Gurko (1766-1825), a Russian aristocrat and memoirist who wrote extensively about her experiences during the Napoleonic Wars. Her memoirs provide valuable insights into the social and political climate of early 19th century Russia.
In the 20th century, Tatyanna Mavrina (1900-1976) was a renowned Soviet actress who appeared in numerous films and stage productions. She was particularly celebrated for her portrayals of strong, independent women and was awarded the prestigious title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1949.
Another important figure with the name Tatyanna was Tatyanna Avenirovna Shchepkina-Kupernik (1874-1952), a Russian author and playwright whose works explored themes of feminism, social justice, and the plight of the working class. Her plays were widely performed in Russia and helped to shape the country's cultural landscape during the early Soviet era.
The name Tatyanna has maintained its popularity in Russia and other Slavic countries, as well as among Russian diaspora communities around the world. While it has been adopted in various forms in different cultures, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Roman family name Tatius and the subsequent spread of Christianity in Eastern Europe.
People
Tatyanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tatyanna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tatyanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tatyanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,931 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tatyanna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 177,501 US residents.
Is Tatyanna a common name?
We classify Tatyanna as "Rare". It ranks above 93.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,972 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tatyanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Tatyanna was 1999, when 218 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tatyanna is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tatyanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tatyanna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.