Tina
Tina is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
An short form of names ending in -tina, historically tied to meanings like 'follower of Christ' (Christina) or 'healthy, strong' (Valentina).
Origin and history
Tina originated as a diminutive for names ending in -tina, such as Christina, Bettina, or Valentina. It became a independent, highly popular given name in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a familiar traditional name, though given less frequently to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
292,146 babies in the United States have been named Tina since 1880. It ranks #133 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1647.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.8 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 278 |
| 1890-1900 | 431 |
| 1900-1910 | 499 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,040 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,367 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,198 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,966 |
| 1950-1960 | 33,990 |
| 1960-1970 | 126,401 |
| 1970-1980 | 84,764 |
| 1980-1990 | 25,840 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,186 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,266 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,466 |
| 2020-2029 | 454 |
Famous people named Tina
- Tina Turner: Singer, Performer
- Tina Fey: Comedian, Actress
- Tina Yothers: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- Tina reached its peak in the United States during the late 1960s, consistently ranking among the top 20 female names.
- Though starting as a nickname for longer names like Christina or Martina, Tina achieved widespread status as an independent legal name.