Tiffney
A feminine name of English origin meaning "the one from Theophania" or "appearance of God".
Name Census estimates that about 1,053 living Americans carry the first name Tiffney. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiffney today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiffney births was 1980 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiffney. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 325,503 Americans
Peak year
1980
66 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2002 SSA rank
#15,262
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Tiffney: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiffney 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 499 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
Tiffney 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 Tiffney during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tiffneys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. California, Texas, South Carolina recorded the most babies named Tiffney, while New York, North Carolina, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiffney
The name Tiffney has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, derived from the word "tiffi," which means "flower" or "blossom." It gained popularity during the medieval period in parts of central Europe, particularly in regions now known as Germany and Austria.
In the early days, the name Tiffney was often associated with the blooming of spring and the renewal of life after the harsh winters. It was commonly given to children born during the spring months, symbolizing the hope and joy that accompanied the season.
While there are no direct references to the name Tiffney in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been used as early as the 11th century CE. The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in a German chronicle from the year 1097, where a woman named Tiffney von Mainz is mentioned.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tiffney:
1. Tiffney of Saxony (c. 1150 - 1210), a renowned herbalist and healer who was highly regarded for her knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies.
2. Tiffney von Habsburg (1236 - 1289), a German noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of various cultural initiatives during her lifetime.
3. Tiffney Schmitt (1487 - 1558), a German sculptor and woodcarver whose intricate works adorned many churches and cathedrals in the region.
4. Tiffney Müller (1695 - 1763), a German composer and violinist who gained recognition for her contributions to the Baroque music tradition.
5. Tiffney Baumeister (1818 - 1892), a German architect and urban planner responsible for designing several iconic buildings and public spaces in Berlin during the 19th century.
While the name Tiffney has its roots in Germanic language and culture, it has evolved over the centuries and has been adapted and embraced by various communities around the world, reflecting the rich tapestry of human diversity and cultural exchange.
People
Tiffney + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiffney 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
Tiffney: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiffney?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,053 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiffney 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 325,503 US residents.
Is Tiffney a common name?
We classify Tiffney as "Rare". It ranks above 90.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,138 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiffney most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiffney was 1980, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiffney is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiffney a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiffney 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.