Tifani
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "the manifest one".
Name Census estimates that about 819 living Americans carry the first name Tifani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tifani today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tifani births was 1981 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tifani. 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
819
~ 1 in 418,503 Americans
Peak year
1981
39 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2010 SSA rank
#14,825
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Tifani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tifani from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 310 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tifani 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 Tifani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tifanis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Indiana recorded the most babies named Tifani, while Indiana, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tifani
The name Tifani is a variant of the feminine given name Tiffany, which has its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "Theophania," which means "epiphany" or "appearance of God." This name was initially associated with the Christian celebration of the Epiphany, commemorating the manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles.
In its early usage, the name Tifani was primarily found in regions with significant Greek cultural influence, such as parts of the Byzantine Empire and areas around the Mediterranean Sea. Over time, it spread to other parts of Europe and eventually made its way to other parts of the world through various cultural exchanges and migrations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tifani can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who mentioned a character named Theophania in his dialogue "Phaedrus." This work dates back to around 370 BC, providing evidence of the name's antiquity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tifani or its variants. One such person was Tiffany Lawson (1946-2001), an American actress and singer who appeared in various television shows and films during the 1970s and 1980s.
Another notable figure was Tiffany Zarin (1966-present), an American reality television personality and former cast member of "The Real Housewives of New York City." She gained popularity for her candid portrayal of her life on the show.
In the world of literature, Tiffany Aching is a fictional character created by the renowned British author Terry Pratchett in his Discworld series. She is a young witch-in-training and a central figure in several novels, including "The Wee Free Men" (2003) and "The Shepherd's Crown" (2015).
Tiffany Pollard (1982-present), an American reality television personality, is also widely recognized for her appearances on various reality shows, including "Flavor of Love" and "I Love New York."
Lastly, Tiffany Trump (1993-present), the daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump and his second wife Marla Maples, is a notable public figure who has been involved in various business ventures and philanthropic endeavors.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Tifani or its variants throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Tifani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tifani 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
Tifani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tifani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 819 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tifani 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 418,503 US residents.
Is Tifani a common name?
We classify Tifani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 872 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tifani most popular?
The single biggest year for Tifani was 1981, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tifani is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tifani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tifani 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.