Tiffiny
An English feminine name derived from the Greek name Theophania, meaning "manifestation of God".
Name Census estimates that about 2,205 living Americans carry the first name Tiffiny. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiffiny today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiffiny births was 1980 (144 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiffiny. 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
2.2K
~ 1 in 155,444 Americans
Peak year
1980
144 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2008 SSA rank
#20,233
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Tiffiny: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiffiny from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 1,025 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
Tiffiny 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 Tiffiny during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tiffinys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 22 states and territories. California, Ohio, Texas recorded the most babies named Tiffiny, while Washington, Tennessee, Oklahoma recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 46 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiffiny
The name Tiffiny is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Theophania, which means "manifestation of God" or "epiphany." It is a variation of the name Tiffany, which has its roots in the medieval French form Tiffaine.
The name Tiffany is believed to have originated in the town of Tiffauges in the Vendée region of western France. It is thought to have been derived from the Greek word "theophanos," meaning "appearance of God," or "epiphany." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly among Christians who associated it with the Epiphany, the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tiffany can be found in the 12th century, when it was mentioned in the writings of the French poet Chrétien de Troyes. In his romance "Erec and Enide," he refers to a character named Tiffine, which is believed to be a variation of the name Tiffany.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Tiffany or its variations. For example, Tiffany Aching, a fictional character from Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, first appeared in "The Wee Free Men" in 2003. Tiffany Darwish (born 1971) is an American singer and songwriter known for her pop and R&B music.
Another famous bearer of the name is Tiffany Haddish (born 1979), an American comedian and actress known for her roles in films such as "Girls Trip" and "Night School." Tiffany Pollard (born 1982) is an American reality television personality who rose to fame on the VH1 dating show "Flavor of Love."
In the world of sports, Tiffany Porter (born 1987) is a British track and field athlete specializing in the 100-meter hurdles. She won a bronze medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and has represented Great Britain at multiple Olympic Games.
While the name Tiffiny is less common than its counterpart Tiffany, it is still a beautiful and meaningful name with a rich history and cultural significance.
People
Tiffiny + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiffiny 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
Tiffiny: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiffiny?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,205 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiffiny 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 155,444 US residents.
Is Tiffiny a common name?
We classify Tiffiny as "Rare". It ranks above 94.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,388 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiffiny most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiffiny was 1980, when 144 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiffiny is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiffiny a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiffiny 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.