girls' name · peaked 1988

Tiffany

From Old French Tifinie, Tiphanie, from Latin Theophania (“Epiphany”), from Ancient Greek θεο- (theo-, “god”) (combining form of θεός (theós, “god”)) + φαίνω (phaínō…

Every Tiffany since 1942 — 340,054 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
3.757.511.251518801900192019401960198020002020GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#880
among girls
Babies in 2025
304
named Tiffany
Peak year
1988
18,435 babies
All-time total
340,054
since 1942

The story of Tiffany

Tiffany is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #880 in 2025 with 304 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1942, 340,054 American babies have been named Tiffany. Its peak came in 1988, when 18,435 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Tiffany stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Tiffany 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 304 #880
2024 321 #843
2023 298 #899
2022 290 #936
2021 317 #865
2020 344 #794
2019 417 #693
2018 422 #689
2017 518 #583
2016 559 #560
2015 650 #495
2014 726 #444
2013 707 #434
2012 849 #370
2011 920 #348
2010 1,031 #311
2009 1,169 #280
2008 1,377 #250
2007 1,622 #211
2006 1,644 #210
2005 1,767 #196
2004 1,958 #175 17 #4,988
2003 2,258 #147
2002 2,398 #140
2001 2,690 #127
2000 3,305 #101 5 #11,976
1995 6,936 #46 19 #3,544
1990 13,160 #23 47 #1,726
1985 13,681 #23 54 #1,318
1980 16,228 #14 63 #1,153
1975 6,919 #37 36 #1,500
1970 3,999 #99 14 #2,615
1965 565 #390
1960 24 #2,508
1955 13 #3,363
1950 17 #2,526
1945 7 #3,992
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Famous people named Tiffany

  1. Tiffany Trump Singer · b. 1993
  2. Tiffany Young Singer · b. 1989
  3. Tiffany Darwish Singer · b. 1971
  4. Tiffany Haddish Actor · b. 1979
  5. Tiffany Alvord Musician · b. 1992

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tiffany mean?

From Old French Tifinie, Tiphanie, from Latin Theophania (“Epiphany”), from Ancient Greek θεο- (theo-, “god”) (combining form of θεός (theós, “god”)) + φαίνω (phaínō, “to shine, appear”).

How popular is the name Tiffany in 2025?

Tiffany ranked #880 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 304 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Tiffany?

340,054 babies have been named Tiffany in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Tiffany most popular?

Tiffany peaked in 1988, when 18,435 newborns received the name.

Is Tiffany a boy or girl name?

Tiffany is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Tiffany rising or falling?

Tiffany is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Tiffany?

Well-known people named Tiffany include Tiffany Trump (singer), Tiffany Young (singer), Tiffany Darwish (singer).

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