Tifanie
A feminine form of the French name Étienne, itself from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown".
Name Census estimates that about 380 living Americans carry the first name Tifanie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tifanie today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tifanie births was 1980 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tifanie. 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
380
~ 1 in 901,985 Americans
Peak year
1980
34 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2001 SSA rank
#15,201
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Tifanie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tifanie from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 221 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
Tifanie 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 Tifanie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tifanies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Illinois, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Tifanie, while Texas, California, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tifanie
The name Tifanie is derived from the ancient Greek name Theophania, which means "manifestation of God." It emerged during the Byzantine era, around the 5th century CE, and was commonly used in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
The name Tifanie first appeared in written records in the 6th century, in Byzantine chronicles and religious texts. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Saint Theophania, a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 9th century and became known for her piety and charitable works.
In the Middle Ages, the name Tifanie spread throughout Europe, particularly in France and England. It was often associated with the aristocracy and nobility, as it was considered a refined and sophisticated name.
One notable historical figure named Tifanie was Tifanie de Lusignan, a French noblewoman who lived in the 12th century. She was the daughter of Guy de Lusignan, King of Jerusalem, and played a significant role in the Crusades.
Another famous bearer of the name was Tifanie de Comines, a 15th-century French noblewoman and writer. She is best known for her autobiography, which provided valuable insights into the lives of women during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, the name Tifanie gained popularity in England, where it was often spelled as "Tiffany." One of the most renowned Tiffanies of this era was Tiffany Leighton, an English poet and courtier who served under Queen Elizabeth I.
Later, in the 19th century, the name Tifanie became associated with the famous American jeweler and stained glass artist, Louis Comfort Tiffany. His works, including the iconic Tiffany lamps, helped to popularize the name further.
Throughout history, the name Tifanie has been borne by a diverse array of individuals, including artists, writers, nobility, and religious figures. Its rich cultural heritage and association with elegance and sophistication have contributed to its enduring popularity across various regions and time periods.
People
Tifanie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tifanie 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
Tifanie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tifanie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 380 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tifanie 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 901,985 US residents.
Is Tifanie a common name?
We classify Tifanie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 407 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tifanie most popular?
The single biggest year for Tifanie was 1980, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tifanie is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tifanie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tifanie 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.