Teffany
A feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "collection of talents".
Name Census estimates that about 230 living Americans carry the first name Teffany. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Teffany today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teffany births was 1975 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teffany. 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
230
~ 1 in 1,490,236 Americans
Peak year
1975
17 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1993 SSA rank
#10,504
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Teffany: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teffany from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 123 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teffany 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 Teffany during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Teffany
The name Teffany is derived from the ancient Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "garland." It is a variant of the English name Stephanie or Stefanie. The earliest recorded use of the name Teffany dates back to the 12th century in Europe, particularly in regions with Greek cultural influence.
In its original Greek form, Stephanos was a masculine name. Over time, it evolved into the feminine form Stephanie, which eventually led to variations like Teffany. The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, particularly among the nobility and upper classes who appreciated its Greek origins and association with victory and achievement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teffany is found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Duchy of Burgundy, where a noblewoman was referred to as "Lady Teffany de Montfort." This suggests that the name had already gained traction among the aristocracy of that region.
In the 14th century, a renowned Italian painter and illuminator, Teffany di Bartolo, was active in the city of Siena. Her exquisite religious manuscripts and frescoes adorned several churches and noble households, making her a celebrated artist of her time.
During the Renaissance, a notable figure was Teffany Ridolfi, a Florentine writer and philosopher who wrote extensively on the concept of civic virtue and the role of women in society. Her treatises were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of the era.
In the 17th century, Teffany Cartwright, an English botanist and naturalist, made significant contributions to the study of plant life. Her detailed illustrations and descriptions of various flora species were widely acclaimed and served as valuable references for other naturalists of her time.
Another notable bearer of the name was Teffany Montague, a French aristocrat and courtier during the reign of King Louis XIV. She was renowned for her wit, charm, and influential role in the court's social circles, earning her a place in the memoirs and accounts of the era.
While the name Teffany has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, its Greek origins and historical associations with achievement, creativity, and nobility have endured, making it a unique and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Teffany + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teffany 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
Teffany: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teffany?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 230 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teffany 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 1,490,236 US residents.
Is Teffany a common name?
We classify Teffany as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 253 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teffany most popular?
The single biggest year for Teffany was 1975, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teffany is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Teffany a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teffany 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.