Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tina is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'little one.' It evolved from the Latin diminutive and gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a standalone name. The name is often associated with warmth and friendliness, with no direct biblical relevance. Notable individuals named Tina include Tina Turner and Tina Fey.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈtiːnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Tina is often considered a diminutive of names ending in -tina, such as Christine and Martina. The name is derived from the Latin word 'tina,' which means 'little' or 'small.'
Meaning
little one
Language Evolution
Latin: Tina, Old French: Tina, English: Tina
Historical Usage
Tina gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a standalone name and diminutive.
Variants & Derivatives
Christina, Martina, Tina-Marie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tina is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and familiarity.
Famous People
Tina Turner, Tina Fey, Tina Arena
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 14,819 peak births in 1968
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Vermont
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2444th of 7552 | 211 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1448th of 10718 | 575 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5632nd of 16616 | 118 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 593rd of 9107 | 2,586 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 527th of 9204 | 3,196 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 92nd of 12526 | 93,365 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 29th of 19264 | 158,288 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 174th of 27321 | 27,403 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 807th of 35406 | 5,145 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1838th of 30306 | 1,342 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
39.60% 1163rd/2937 |
53.89% 1877th/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
54.03% 765th/1416 |
28.43% 392nd/1379 |
29.12% 689th/2366 |
54.38% 621st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
36.16% 559th/1546 |
22.81% 355th/1556 |
26.77% 630th/2353 |
29.28% 453rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
3.86% 86th/2227 |
4.44% 108th/2430 |
3.12% 89th/2853 |
2.77% 77th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
0.95% 28th/2937 |
1.12% 39th/3483 |
0.63% 22nd/3518 |
0.72% 29th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
4.53% 167th/3685 |
3.46% 155th/4475 |
3.33% 173rd/5194 |
3.04% 192nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.47% 892nd/4582 |
11.08% 572nd/5164 |
13.47% 985th/7313 |
10.08% 752nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
57.53% 2292nd/3984 |
35.35% 1586th/4487 |
33.22% 2266th/6822 |
22.58% 1417th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Vermont across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2444th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1448th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5632nd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 593rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 527th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 92nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 29th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 174th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 807th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1838th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.