Tiffany
Tiffany is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Manifestation of God, revelation.
Origin and history
Tiffany is derived from the Greek name Theophania, traditionally given to girls born on the feast of the Epiphany. The name gained widespread popularity in the English-speaking world following the release of the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's and peaked in the late 20th century. In recent decades, its usage in the United States has declined substantially.
Popularity in the United States
338,864 babies in the United States have been named Tiffany since 1880. It ranks #111 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #831.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.1 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- OH (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 87 |
| 1950-1960 | 119 |
| 1960-1970 | 8,480 |
| 1970-1980 | 65,158 |
| 1980-1990 | 158,625 |
| 1990-2000 | 77,534 |
| 2000-2010 | 20,188 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,799 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,874 |
Famous people named Tiffany
- Tiffany Haddish: Actress, Comedian
- Tiffany Darwish: Singer
- Tiffany Trump: Public Figure
Nicknames
Tiff, Tiffy
Fun facts
- Although often associated with modern American pop culture, the name dates back to medieval England as a vernacular form of Theophania.
- The name's surge in mid-to-late 20th-century popularity was strongly influenced by the iconic jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co.