Tina
Tina is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Anointed, strong, or follower of Christ (depending on full root name).
Origin and history
Tina originated as a short form for names ending in -tina, such as Christina, Valentina, or Martina. While primarily used as a feminine name, it has historically appeared in U.S. male birth records in small numbers. Its modern U.S. usage for males is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
904 babies in the United States have been named Tina since 1880. It ranks #3774 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (34.8 %)
- NY (24.2 %)
- IL (16.7 %)
- MI (9.1 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 68 |
| 1960-1970 | 371 |
| 1970-1980 | 323 |
| 1980-1990 | 117 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Tina arose independently as a full given name after starting as a common suffix diminutive for longer names.
- Though predominantly feminine, U.S. records document around 900 male births registered with the name Tina since 1880.