Declining since 1998, #1,104 for girls today.
Popularity of Tatiana since 1915
Babies named Tatiana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 231 |
| 1970s | 608 |
| 1980s | 4,805 |
| 1990s | 11,680 |
| 2000s | 11,157 |
| 2010s | 5,260 |
| 2020s | 1,321 |
Meaning & origin
Tatiana has long been a favorite in Eastern Europe, particularly Russia, where it carries saintly associations. In the United States, Tatiana first appeared in records in 1915 and saw a steady rise through the 1990s, peaking at rank 1104 in 1999. Since 1998, its usage has been gradually declining, though it remains in moderate use. The name is most popular in Virginia, Washington, and Maryland. With its melodic sound and cross-cultural appeal, Tatiana offers a classic yet exotic option, especially for families with Slavic or Orthodox heritage.
Tatiana is a feminine form of Tatianus, itself derived from the Roman family name Tatius. The name was borne by a 3rd-century Christian saint, Tatiana of Rome, who was martyred under Emperor Severus Alexander. It has long been popular in Eastern Orthodox countries, particularly Russia, where it is associated with Saint Tatiana, the patron saint of students. The name spread to English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.
Where Tatiana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tatiana” around the world
Where Tatiana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tania, Tanya, Tati
Sibling names for Tatiana
Names that share Tatiana's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Natalia, Anastasia, Sofia, Veronica, Marina, Olga, Ivanna, Laryssa, Natalya, Asya, Diandra, Katrena, Marlana, Natacha, Natashia, Sebrina, Valeri, Yelena, Brianca, Czarina, Ekaterina, Janissa, Katrinka, Ksenia, Larina, Maressa, Maurissa, Nadina, Nastasha, Nastasia, Nastassia, Natascha, Natasia, Natavia, Oksana, Ondrea, Sabreena, Shanea, Sharina, Sonjia, Svetlana, Takeya, Tamaria, Tamora, Tanasia, Terrianna, Terriona, Toriana, Zarya, Anastasha, Antania, Aundria, Deyanna, Elizaveta, Felishia, Galina, Jannessa, Jasmarie, Katrisha, Kitrina, Larrissa, Ludmila, Ludmilla, Mareena, Mauriana, Natausha, Natika, Natoria, Saprina, Satara, Shanara, Shantasia, Shateria, Tanessa, Telecia, Tyrianna, Viktoriya, Yury, Zorina, Damonica, Darianne, Kenasia, Aundreya, Chandrea, Danaka, Dariona, Dontasia, Jacynda, Jecenia, Jenya, Jesseka, Katanya, Ketrina, Latissa, Martavia, Nastacia, Nastashia, Natacia, Nathasha, Netasha, Quantia, Quantina, Santasia, Satina, Satoria, Satrina, Shantana, Shatira, Shauntavia, Stana, Tabathia, Tanazia, Tanieka, Tariana, Tashanti, Tationa, Tationna, Tavonna, Titiana, Totiana, Tyteanna, Venera, Zhanna
Brothers: Dmitri, Alexander, Nikolai, Andrei, Maxim, Ivan, Aleksandr, Davonte, Demario, Treveon, Alexei, Lenin, Pavel, Tremayne, Adrik, Aleksey, Damarian, Deaundre, Dmitry, Igor, Illya, Nicholai, Nikolay, Osmin, Quintavius, Tamarcus, Toriano, Cortavious, Damarious, Ladainian, Quavion, Stepan, Lathaniel, Devaris, Dezman, Fyodor, Jamarien, Marquavion, Montarius, Quantarius, Rodricus, Savaughn, Sergei, Tredarius, Yovan
Names like Tatiana
Names whose popularity has moved with Tatiana's over the last 50 years.
