Tin
Every Tin since 1979 — 436 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tin
Tin is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1979, 436 American babies have been named Tin. Its peak came in 1993, when 18 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 Tin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,861 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,999 |
| 2017 | 6 | #12,094 |
| 2016 | 6 | #12,029 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,542 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,498 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,650 |
| 2011 | 6 | #12,135 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,722 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,927 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,246 |
| 2007 | 10 | #8,107 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,277 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,179 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,990 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,853 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,371 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,872 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,555 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,831 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,153 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,662 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,901 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Tin
- Tin Ujević Writer · 1891–1955
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tin in 2025?
Tin did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Tin?
436 babies have been named Tin in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tin most popular?
Tin peaked in 1993, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Tin a boy or girl name?
Tin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tin rising or falling?
Tin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tin?
Well-known people named Tin include Tin Ujević (writer).