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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Tifani with official rankings and popularity over time.
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
Census
Tifani in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 759 people with the first name Tifani, which placed it at #15,226 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#15,226
National first-name rank
People counted
759
759 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
62.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tifani
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tifani is White at 62.2%. The next largest groups are Black (16.6%) and Hispanic (13.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tifani described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tifani at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White62.2% · 472
- Black or African American16.6% · 126
- Hispanic or Latino13.7% · 104
- Two or more races4.6% · 35
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 7
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.
How common was Tifani in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 759 people with the name Tifani, or 0.25 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #15,226 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tifani in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tifani?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tifani leans strongly female. 759 people counted with this name were female (99.0%), compared with 8 male bearers (1.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tifani?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tifani is White at 62.2%. The next largest groups are Black (16.6%) and Hispanic (13.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tifani most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Tifani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.2% (472 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tifani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
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.
Is Tifani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tifani in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tifani can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people have the name Tifani?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Tifani, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.