Tichina
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of French meanings.
Name Census estimates that about 365 living Americans carry the first name Tichina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tichina today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tichina births was 1995 (88 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tichina. 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
365
~ 1 in 939,053 Americans
Peak year
1995
88 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2006 SSA rank
#15,027
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Tichina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tichina from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 330 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
Tichina 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 Tichina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tichinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Florida, Illinois, New York recorded the most babies named Tichina, while Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tichina
Tichina is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, though it is believed to have roots in various African languages. The name's precise etymology remains unclear, but it is thought to be derived from a combination of linguistic elements meaning "great" or "strong."
One theory suggests that the name Tichina may have its roots in the Swahili language, where the word "tina" means "great" or "powerful." Another possibility is that it originates from the Yoruba language of West Africa, where the word "ìtànà" signifies "strength" or "valor."
While there is limited historical documentation of the name's usage in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in circulation among various African communities for centuries. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, coinciding with the rise of African-American communities in the United States.
One notable figure associated with the name Tichina is Tichina Arnold, an American actress and comedian born in 1969. She gained widespread recognition for her roles in popular television series such as "Martin" and "Everybody Hates Chris." Tichina Arnold has become a prominent ambassador for the name, contributing to its increasing popularity in recent decades.
Another individual with the name Tichina is Tichina Vaughn, an American actress and singer born in 1979. Vaughn is known for her roles in various television shows and films, including "The Parkers" and "Deliver Us from Eva."
Tichina Rocker, born in 1982, is an American professional basketball player who has competed in the WNBA for teams such as the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever.
Tichina Wilson, born in 1989, is a former American track and field athlete who specialized in the high jump and represented the United States in international competitions.
Tichina Charley-Pride, born in 1991, is a Canadian professional basketball player who has played in leagues across Europe and North America.
While the name Tichina may have diverse linguistic origins, its association with concepts of strength, power, and greatness has contributed to its enduring appeal across various cultures and communities throughout history.
People
Tichina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tichina 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
Tichina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tichina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 365 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tichina 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 939,053 US residents.
Is Tichina a common name?
We classify Tichina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 379 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tichina most popular?
The single biggest year for Tichina was 1995, when 88 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tichina is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tichina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tichina 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.