Find out how popular the first name Tiffany has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tiffany by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Tiffany is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Tiffany being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 297 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tiffany.

The history of the first name Tiffany

The name Tiffany is an English name derived from the Greek name Theophania, which means "epiphany" or "appearance of God." The name gained popularity in the 12th century during the medieval period.

It is believed that the name was first used in reference to the Feast of the Epiphany, a Christian celebration commemorating the revelation of God in human form as Jesus Christ. The name Tiffany was likely a shortened version of Theophania, which was commonly used in medieval Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tiffany can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of a survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Tiffanie," referring to a landowner in Gloucestershire.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tiffany. One of the earliest was Tiffany of Brittany (c. 1237-1299), a Breton noblewoman and the Countess of Penthièvre. Another was Tiffany Arundell (c. 1480-1540), an English nun and the last Prioress of Marham Abbey in Norfolk.

In the 16th century, Tiffany Cooke (c. 1550-1616) was an English translator and writer known for her translations of religious works from French and Spanish into English. Tiffany Alston (c. 1618-1659) was an English Puritan clergyman and author during the Commonwealth period.

In more recent times, Tiffany Pollard (born 1982) is an American television personality and actress, best known for her appearances on various reality shows such as Flavor of Love and I Love New York.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Tiffany, a name with roots in medieval Europe and a connection to the Christian celebration of the Epiphany.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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