Tyffani
A feminine variant of the Greek name Tiffany meaning "manifestation of God."
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the first name Tyffani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tyffani today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyffani births was 1987 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyffani. 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
1987
11 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2001 SSA rank
#15,239
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Tyffani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyffani from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 65 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
Tyffani 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 Tyffani 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 Tyffani
The name Tyffani is a variant spelling of the feminine given name Tiffany, which is derived from the Greek name Theophania. The name Theophania is composed of the Greek words "theos" meaning "god" and "phainein" meaning "to appear." The name essentially translates to "appearance of God" or "manifestation of God."
In the 3rd century, there was a Christian martyr named Theophania who was venerated in the early church. This association with an early Christian saint likely contributed to the name's popularity among believers. The name Theophania was later anglicized to Tiffany, and variant spellings like Tyffani emerged over time.
One of the earliest known records of the name Tyffani dates back to the 12th century. In 1184, a woman named Tyffani de Giffard was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, England. This historical record suggests that the variant spelling Tyffani was in use during the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tyffani. In the 16th century, Tyffani de Gournay (1565-1645) was a French writer and feminist who advocated for women's education and rights. In the 18th century, Tyffani Macdonogh (1724-1809) was an Irish painter and engraver known for her portraits and miniatures.
During the 19th century, Tyffani Stevenson (1838-1892) was a Scottish novelist and poet who wrote under the pen name "Beatrice Mansfield." In the early 20th century, Tyffani Cummings (1889-1968) was an American actress and dancer who appeared in several Broadway shows and Hollywood films.
In more recent times, Tyffani Amber Thiessen (born 1974) is an American actress best known for her roles in popular television shows like Saved by the Bell and Beverly Hills, 90210.
While the exact origins of the name Tyffani are unclear, its connection to the Greek name Theophania and its association with an early Christian martyr have contributed to its enduring use over the centuries. The variant spelling Tyffani has been documented as early as the 12th century and has been borne by notable individuals across various fields throughout history.
People
Tyffani + last name combinations
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Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Tyffani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyffani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 126 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyffani 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 Tyffani a common name?
We classify Tyffani 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, 132 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyffani most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyffani was 1987, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyffani is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyffani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyffani 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.