Tivona
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly related to words meaning "beautiful" or "new".
Name Census estimates that about 35 living Americans carry the first name Tivona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tivona today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tivona births was 1983 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tivona. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tivona. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
35
~ 1 in 9,792,981 Americans
Peak year
1983
9 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2001 SSA rank
#15,211
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Tivona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tivona from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 23 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
Tivona 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 Tivona 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 Tivona
The name Tivona is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. While the exact meaning and etymology of the name is uncertain, it is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "tivona," meaning "one who comes from the river."
The Etruscans were a highly advanced and culturally rich society, known for their art, architecture, and intricate language. Their influence can be seen in many aspects of Roman culture, including their names. It is possible that the name Tivona was adopted by the Romans and later spread throughout the Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Tivona dates back to the 1st century AD, when a Roman woman by that name was mentioned in an inscription found in the ancient city of Pompeii. This inscription suggests that the name was in use during the early days of the Roman Empire.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tivona. One such person was Tivona of Capua, a 6th-century Byzantine scholar and philosopher who is credited with preserving and translating numerous ancient Greek texts. Another was Tivona the Younger, a 9th-century Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of the time.
In the 12th century, Tivona of Verona was a renowned Italian painter and illuminator, known for her exquisite illustrations in religious manuscripts. Her works were highly sought after by churches and wealthy patrons throughout Europe.
During the Renaissance period, Tivona Sforza (1463-1492) was an Italian noblewoman and a member of the powerful Sforza family of Milan. She was known for her influential role in the political and cultural affairs of the time.
More recently, Tivona Sanchez (1920-2005) was a Mexican-American activist and advocate for migrant workers' rights. She dedicated her life to fighting for better working conditions and fair treatment of farmworkers in the United States.
While the name Tivona may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connections to ancient civilizations and notable figures make it a unique and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with cultural significance.
People
Tivona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tivona 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
Tivona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tivona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 35 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tivona 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 9,792,981 US residents.
Is Tivona a common name?
We classify Tivona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 38 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tivona most popular?
The single biggest year for Tivona was 1983, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tivona is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tivona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tivona 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.