Tiny
Every Tiny since 1881 — 2,248 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tiny
Tiny 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 1881, 2,248 American babies have been named Tiny — about 93% girls and 7% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1920, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Tiny stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tiny 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 |
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| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #9,034 | — | — |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,489 | — | — |
| 1970 | 15 | #4,026 | — | — |
| 1965 | 20 | #2,822 | — | — |
| 1960 | 20 | #2,814 | 7 | #3,636 |
| 1955 | 29 | #2,020 | — | — |
| 1950 | 19 | #2,333 | — | — |
| 1945 | 26 | #1,658 | — | — |
| 1940 | 29 | #1,439 | 5 | #3,898 |
| 1935 | 34 | #1,241 | — | — |
| 1930 | 26 | #1,566 | — | — |
| 1925 | 54 | #1,031 | 6 | #4,154 |
| 1920 | 58 | #967 | 11 | #2,747 |
| 1915 | 37 | #1,135 | 5 | #4,336 |
| 1910 | 33 | #751 | — | — |
| 1905 | 16 | #963 | — | — |
| 1900 | 14 | #1,051 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | 10 | #934 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Tiny
- Tiny Tim Singer · 1932–1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tiny in 2025?
Tiny 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 Tiny?
2,248 babies have been named Tiny in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tiny most popular?
Tiny peaked in 1920, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Tiny a boy or girl name?
Tiny is used for both: about 93% of babies named Tiny have been girls and 7% boys.
Is the name Tiny rising or falling?
Tiny has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Tiny?
Well-known people named Tiny include Tiny Tim (singer).