Tiger
Tiger is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Big cat; swift or fierce creature.
Origin and history
Tiger is a modern vocabulary name derived from the English word for the wild big cat. While used occasionally throughout the 20th century, it remains a rare and bold choice for boys in the United States. It gained additional cultural visibility due to famous athletic figures with the moniker.
Popularity in the United States
1,248 babies in the United States have been named Tiger since 1880. It ranks #3450 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1719.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.4 %)
- TX (17.8 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
- PA (3.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 257 |
| 2000-2010 | 364 |
| 2010-2019 | 396 |
| 2020-2029 | 208 |
Famous people named Tiger
- Tiger Woods: Professional Golfer
Fun facts
- The word tiger ultimately traces back through Old French and Latin to the Greek 'tigris', which may have ancient Iranian roots related to sharpness or arrows.
- Tiger fits into the modern U.S. naming style of utilizing bold nature and animal names for children.