Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Tin since 1979
Babies named Tin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 141 |
| 2000s | 132 |
| 2010s | 59 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Tin is an exceptionally rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1979. It reached its peak usage in 1993, but since 1994 its trajectory has been consistently falling, and it has never appeared in any state-level top popularity lists. The name likely originates as a diminutive of Martin, but also has Vietnamese roots meaning 'to hear'. Given its low frequency and lack of rank, Tin remains a distinctive choice. Its one-in-N statistic is not calculable due to its extreme rarity.
Tin is used as a short form of names such as Martin, which derives from the Roman name Martinus (of Mars). In Vietnamese, Tin is a given name meaning 'to hear' or 'notice', but its use in English-speaking countries is rare. It was first recorded in U.S. data in 1979, with a peak in 1993, but has remained uncommon.
Sibling names for Tin
Names that share Tin's style, for a brother or sister.
