Tinia
An ancient Etruscan name meaning "thunderer" and "lightning deity".
Name Census estimates that about 348 living Americans carry the first name Tinia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tinia today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tinia births was 1962 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tinia. 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
348
~ 1 in 984,926 Americans
Peak year
1962
15 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2011 SSA rank
#19,372
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Tinia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tinia from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 90 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tinia 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 Tinia 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 Tinia
The name Tinia has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in central Italy from around the 8th century BC to the 1st century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "tins," which means "thunderer" or "sky god." Tinia was the highest-ranking deity in the Etruscan pantheon, the equivalent of Jupiter in Roman mythology or Zeus in Greek mythology.
In Etruscan religion, Tinia was revered as the god of the sky, thunder, and lightning. He was often depicted holding a thunderbolt, symbolizing his power over the heavens and natural forces. The name Tinia was likely given to male children in the hopes that they would be blessed with strength, power, and divine protection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tinia can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions and artwork discovered in ancient tombs and archaeological sites throughout Italy. These inscriptions and artworks date back to the 6th and 5th centuries BC, providing valuable insights into the significance of this name in Etruscan culture.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tinia. One of the earliest was Tinia Venilia, an Etruscan nobleman and military leader who lived in the 6th century BC. He is mentioned in various historical accounts for his role in defending the city of Veii against Roman aggression.
Another prominent figure was Tinia Caecina, an Etruscan seer and religious leader who lived in the 1st century BC. He is credited with interpreting the prophetic writings of the Etruscan haruspices (diviners) and advising Roman leaders, including Julius Caesar, on matters of state and religion.
In the Middle Ages, Tinia Petrucci was an Italian condottiero (mercenary captain) who fought for various city-states in the 15th century. He is remembered for his military exploits and for founding the powerful Petrucci family dynasty in Siena.
During the Renaissance period, Tinia Cellini was an Italian sculptor and goldsmith active in the 16th century. He is best known for his intricate metalwork and for writing an autobiography that provides valuable insights into the artistic and cultural life of his time.
More recently, Tinia Ventura was an Italian film director and screenwriter who made contributions to the Neorealist movement in the mid-20th century. His films, such as "Bitter Rice" (1949) and "The Worker's Advice" (1963), explored social and political themes and the lives of working-class Italians.
People
Tinia + last name combinations
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tinia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tinia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 348 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tinia 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 984,926 US residents.
Is Tinia a common name?
We classify Tinia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 387 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tinia most popular?
The single biggest year for Tinia was 1962, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tinia is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tinia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tinia 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.