Tina
Short form of Christina or of any female name ending in -tina, such as Martina or Albertina; frequently from Latin -ina
Every Tina since 1880 — 293,050 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tina
Tina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,815 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 293,050 American babies have been named Tina. Its peak came in 1968, when 14,819 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Tina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tina 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 | 61 | #2,815 | — | — |
| 2024 | 66 | #2,658 | — | — |
| 2023 | 101 | #1,962 | — | — |
| 2022 | 59 | #2,890 | — | — |
| 2021 | 83 | #2,250 | — | — |
| 2020 | 84 | #2,169 | — | — |
| 2019 | 100 | #1,960 | — | — |
| 2018 | 125 | #1,676 | — | — |
| 2017 | 146 | #1,523 | — | — |
| 2016 | 121 | #1,734 | — | — |
| 2015 | 158 | #1,462 | — | — |
| 2014 | 153 | #1,469 | — | — |
| 2013 | 148 | #1,501 | — | — |
| 2012 | 179 | #1,321 | — | — |
| 2011 | 175 | #1,333 | — | — |
| 2010 | 161 | #1,429 | — | — |
| 2009 | 214 | #1,179 | — | — |
| 2008 | 222 | #1,159 | — | — |
| 2007 | 254 | #1,040 | — | — |
| 2006 | 284 | #929 | — | — |
| 2005 | 332 | #786 | — | — |
| 2004 | 351 | #748 | — | — |
| 2003 | 378 | #691 | — | — |
| 2002 | 380 | #669 | — | — |
| 2001 | 397 | #636 | — | — |
| 2000 | 454 | #575 | — | — |
| 1995 | 624 | #412 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,180 | #241 | 7 | #7,110 |
| 1985 | 2,598 | #110 | 11 | #4,028 |
| 1980 | 4,260 | #72 | 19 | #2,608 |
| 1975 | 7,065 | #35 | 27 | #1,828 |
| 1970 | 13,861 | #21 | 43 | #1,277 |
| 1965 | 12,831 | #29 | 30 | #1,425 |
| 1960 | 9,133 | #45 | 23 | #1,727 |
| 1955 | 3,275 | #132 | 7 | #3,480 |
| 1950 | 728 | #290 | — | — |
| 1945 | 440 | #327 | — | — |
| 1940 | 172 | #525 | — | — |
| 1935 | 104 | #640 | — | — |
| 1930 | 143 | #570 | — | — |
| 1925 | 136 | #630 | — | — |
| 1920 | 127 | #643 | — | — |
| 1915 | 133 | #557 | — | — |
| 1910 | 58 | #538 | — | — |
| 1905 | 58 | #446 | — | — |
| 1900 | 53 | #466 | — | — |
| 1895 | 45 | #425 | — | — |
| 1890 | 39 | #410 | — | — |
| 1885 | 32 | #363 | — | — |
| 1880 | 17 | #420 | — | — |
Famous people named Tina
- Tina Turner Singer · b. 1939
- Tina Modotti Model · 1896–1942
- Tina Aumont Actor · 1946–2006
- Tina Blau Painter · 1845–1916
- Tina Fey Comedian · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tina mean?
Short form of Christina or of any female name ending in -tina, such as Martina or Albertina; frequently from Latin -ina
How popular is the name Tina in 2025?
Tina ranked #2,815 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tina?
293,050 babies have been named Tina in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tina most popular?
Tina peaked in 1968, when 14,819 newborns received the name.
Is Tina a boy or girl name?
Tina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tina rising or falling?
Tina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tina?
Well-known people named Tina include Tina Turner (singer), Tina Modotti (model), Tina Aumont (actor).