Tiffiney
A feminine form of the name Tiffany, derived from the Greek meaning "manifestation of God".
Name Census estimates that about 958 living Americans carry the first name Tiffiney. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiffiney today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiffiney births was 1981 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiffiney. 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
958
~ 1 in 357,781 Americans
Peak year
1981
63 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2001 SSA rank
#17,764
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Tiffiney: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiffiney from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 460 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiffiney 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 Tiffiney during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tiffineys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. California, Texas, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Tiffiney, while Virginia, Michigan, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiffiney
The name Tiffiney is an English variation of the feminine given name Tiffany, which has its origins in the Greek word "Theophania", meaning "the manifestation of God" or "epiphany". This name was initially associated with the Christian celebration of the Epiphany, which commemorates the revelation of Jesus Christ as the incarnate Son of God.
Tiffany gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in France, where it was often used as a name for girls born around the time of the Epiphany. The spelling "Tiffiney" emerged as an alternative form, likely influenced by regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tiffiney can be found in the records of the English parish of Northamptonshire in the late 16th century. A woman named Tiffiney Thorpe was mentioned in a baptismal record from 1587.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tiffiney. One such person was Tiffiney Blount (1519-1580), an English courtier and mistress of King Henry VIII. She gave birth to Henry's illegitimate son, Henry FitzRoy.
Another prominent figure was Tiffiney Fenton (1587-1647), an English writer and translator who is known for her poetic works and translations of French literature.
In the 18th century, Tiffiney Weld (1733-1798) was a prominent American Catholic philanthropist and founder of the Weld family of Boston.
Moving into the 19th century, Tiffiney Stevenson (1825-1897) was a Scottish poet and author who published several collections of her works.
More recently, Tiffiney Willett (1921-2005) was an American actress and model who appeared in numerous television shows and films throughout the mid-20th century.
While the name Tiffiney has its roots in ancient Greek and Christian traditions, it has evolved over time and has been borne by individuals from various cultural backgrounds and historical periods. The unique spelling variation adds a distinctive flair to this name with a rich and fascinating history.
People
Tiffiney + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiffiney 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
Tiffiney: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiffiney?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 958 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiffiney 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 357,781 US residents.
Is Tiffiney a common name?
We classify Tiffiney as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,040 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiffiney most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiffiney was 1981, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiffiney is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiffiney a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiffiney 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.