Tiamarie
A feminine name derived from a combination of the name Tia and Marie.
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Tiamarie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiamarie today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiamarie births was 1991 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiamarie. 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
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
1991
11 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2013 SSA rank
#14,472
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Tiamarie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiamarie from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 54 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiamarie 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 Tiamarie 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 Tiamarie
The given name Tiamarie has its origins in the Polynesian languages, specifically the Tahitian language spoken in French Polynesia. The name is a combination of two distinct Tahitian words, "tia" meaning "precious" or "beloved," and "marie" which is likely derived from the French name "Marie," itself originating from the Hebrew name "Miriam."
In Tahitian culture, the name Tiamarie would have been bestowed upon a child with the intention of expressing the deep affection and cherished status the parents held for their newborn. The name's blending of Tahitian and French elements reflects the cultural influences present in the region due to French colonization.
While there are no known ancient texts or religious scriptures that directly reference the name Tiamarie, its individual components can be traced back to historical records and linguistic sources. The Tahitian word "tia" is documented in early Polynesian language dictionaries, while the name "Marie" has been widely used across Europe and other parts of the world since the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Tiamarie was Tiamarie Vieira, a Tahitian artist and educator born in 1878. Vieira was renowned for her vibrant paintings that captured the rich cultural traditions and landscapes of French Polynesia.
Another notable figure was Tiamarie Tuiariki (1922-2004), a Tahitian politician and diplomat who served as the French Ambassador to France and played a significant role in advocating for the rights and autonomy of French Polynesia.
In the realm of literature, Tiamarie Laird (1932-2021) was an acclaimed New Zealand author and poet whose works explored themes of identity, culture, and the Pacific experience. Her novel "Conch Shell Trumpet" received critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
The world of music also saw the talent of Tiamarie Carane-Petero (born 1962), a renowned Tahitian singer and songwriter who has been instrumental in preserving and promoting traditional Polynesian music and dance.
Lastly, Tiamarie Castillo (1953-2018) was a prominent Tahitian activist and environmentalist who dedicated her life to protecting the natural resources and cultural heritage of French Polynesia, particularly the remote Marquesas Islands.
These individuals, spanning different eras and professions, have contributed to the rich tapestry of Polynesian culture and have helped to carry the name Tiamarie forward through time, each leaving their unique mark on history.
People
Tiamarie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiamarie 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
Tiamarie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiamarie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiamarie 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 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Tiamarie a common name?
We classify Tiamarie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 134 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiamarie most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiamarie was 1991, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiamarie is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiamarie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiamarie 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.