Tierney
Anglicized from Irish Gaelic Ó Tiarnaigh "descendant of Tiarnach", a diminutive of tiarna (“lord, master”).
Every Tierney since 1957 — 3,979 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tierney
Tierney is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,456 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 3,979 American babies have been named Tierney. Its peak came in 1993, when 172 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tierney stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tierney year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,456 | — | — |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,619 | — | — |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,267 | — | — |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,618 | — | — |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,599 | — | — |
| 2020 | 47 | #3,332 | — | — |
| 2019 | 51 | #3,167 | — | — |
| 2018 | 47 | #3,394 | — | — |
| 2017 | 49 | #3,297 | — | — |
| 2016 | 62 | #2,795 | — | — |
| 2015 | 48 | #3,385 | — | — |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,737 | — | — |
| 2013 | 56 | #3,002 | — | — |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,801 | — | — |
| 2011 | 89 | #2,155 | — | — |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,937 | — | — |
| 2009 | 100 | #2,059 | — | — |
| 2008 | 86 | #2,293 | — | — |
| 2007 | 74 | #2,539 | — | — |
| 2006 | 82 | #2,327 | 8 | #9,491 |
| 2005 | 77 | #2,340 | — | — |
| 2004 | 100 | #1,893 | — | — |
| 2003 | 98 | #1,882 | — | — |
| 2002 | 100 | #1,802 | — | — |
| 2001 | 94 | #1,871 | — | — |
| 2000 | 110 | #1,616 | — | — |
| 1995 | 98 | #1,559 | — | — |
| 1990 | 113 | #1,409 | — | — |
| 1985 | 77 | #1,573 | — | — |
| 1980 | 38 | #2,531 | — | — |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,347 | — | — |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,562 | — | — |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,801 | — | — |
| 1960 | 18 | #2,982 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tierney mean?
Anglicized from Irish Gaelic Ó Tiarnaigh "descendant of Tiarnach", a diminutive of tiarna (“lord, master”).
How popular is the name Tierney in 2025?
Tierney ranked #7,456 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tierney?
3,979 babies have been named Tierney in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tierney most popular?
Tierney peaked in 1993, when 172 newborns received the name.
Is Tierney a boy or girl name?
Tierney is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tierney rising or falling?
Tierney is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.