Tiffony
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from Greek "Theophania", meaning "manifestation of God".
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the first name Tiffony. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiffony today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiffony births was 1980 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiffony. 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
126
~ 1 in 2,720,273 Americans
Peak year
1980
16 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1990 SSA rank
#12,844
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Tiffony: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiffony from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 73 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
Tiffony 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 Tiffony during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiffony
The name Tiffony is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Old French word "Tiffanie," which means "the Epiphany" or "appearance of God." The name's roots can be traced back to the Greek word "epiphaneia," which signifies manifestation or revelation.
The name Tiffony gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in England and France, where it was often associated with the Christian feast of the Epiphany. This feast celebrated the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Son of God to the Gentiles, represented by the Three Wise Men or Magi.
In ancient Christian tradition, the name Tiffony was sometimes bestowed upon children born during the Epiphany season, symbolizing the divine revelation and the light of Christ entering the world. It was a name that carried religious significance and was often chosen by devout Christian families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tiffony dates back to the late 12th century, when a noblewoman named Tiffony de Montfort was mentioned in historical records from England. Another notable figure was Tiffony de Beaumont, a French noble who lived in the 13th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tiffony. In the 15th century, Tiffony Plantagenet was a member of the English royal family, born in 1443 and known for her patronage of the arts. In the 16th century, Tiffony Boleyn, a distant relative of Anne Boleyn, was a prominent figure at the court of King Henry VIII.
During the Renaissance period, Tiffony Tasso (1544-1595) was an Italian poet and writer from the noble Tasso family. Her works, though lesser known than those of her brother Torquato Tasso, contributed to the literary culture of the era.
In the 18th century, Tiffony Montagu (1720-1800) was a notable British botanist and naturalist, known for her contributions to the study of plants and her extensive collection of specimens.
More recently, Tiffony Randall (1923-2004) was an American actress and singer who appeared in numerous Broadway productions and Hollywood films during the mid-20th century, showcasing her talent and versatility on stage and screen.
People
Tiffony + last name combinations
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Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Tiffony: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiffony?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 126 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiffony 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 2,720,273 US residents.
Is Tiffony a common name?
We classify Tiffony as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 137 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiffony most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiffony was 1980, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiffony is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiffony a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiffony 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.