Tiare
A feminine name of Tahitian origin meaning "flower".
Name Census estimates that about 1,222 living Americans carry the first name Tiare. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiare today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiare births was 1992 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiare. 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
1.2K
~ 1 in 280,486 Americans
Peak year
1992
60 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,019
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Tiare: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiare from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 377 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
Tiare 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 Tiare during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tiares live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Hawaii, California, New York recorded the most babies named Tiare, while Florida, Texas, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 136 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiare
The name Tiare originates from the Tahitian language, spoken in French Polynesia. It is derived from the Tahitian word for the fragrant white flower known as the Tahitian gardenia or tiare flower. The name has been in use in Polynesian cultures for centuries, symbolizing beauty, purity, and grace.
In ancient Polynesian mythology, the tiare flower held significant spiritual and cultural significance. It was often used in traditional ceremonies, adorning altars and being worn in hair adornments by dancers and royalty. The name Tiare was likely given to daughters as a way to bestow upon them the qualities associated with the revered flower.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tiare can be found in the historical accounts of the Society Islands, a group of islands in French Polynesia. These accounts date back to the late 18th century and mention Tiare as the name of a chieftain's daughter on the island of Huahine.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tiare. One such example is Tiare Vavau (1845-1921), a Tahitian princess and the last Queen of Raiatea, one of the Society Islands. She played a significant role in preserving Tahitian culture and traditions during the period of French colonization.
Another notable Tiare was Tiare Tupuanui (1860-1929), a Tahitian artist and activist. She was known for her intricate tapa cloth designs and her efforts to promote Tahitian art and cultural practices.
In the realm of literature, Tiare Ariki (1914-1983) was a renowned Tahitian poet and writer. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the complexities of Polynesian identity in a rapidly changing world.
Tiare Finau (1929-2018) was a prominent figure in the field of education in Tonga. She dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for children in the Pacific Islands and advocated for the preservation of indigenous languages and cultures.
Tiare Tomasi-Kulimoetoke (born 1969) is a contemporary Samoan filmmaker and artist. Her works explore issues of identity, tradition, and the experiences of Pacific Islanders in the diaspora.
While the name Tiare has its roots in Polynesian cultures, it has gained popularity and recognition worldwide, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of the Pacific Islands.
People
Tiare + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiare 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
Tiare: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiare?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,222 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiare 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 280,486 US residents.
Is Tiare a common name?
We classify Tiare as "Rare". It ranks above 91.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,276 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiare most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiare was 1992, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiare is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiare a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiare 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.