Declining since 1985, #2,778 for girls today.
Popularity of Tina since 1880
Babies named Tina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 278 |
| 1890s | 431 |
| 1900s | 499 |
| 1910s | 1,040 |
| 1920s | 1,367 |
| 1930s | 1,198 |
| 1940s | 3,966 |
| 1950s | 33,990 |
| 1960s | 126,401 |
| 1970s | 84,764 |
| 1980s | 25,840 |
| 1990s | 7,186 |
| 2000s | 3,266 |
| 2010s | 1,466 |
| 2020s | 454 |
Meaning & origin
Tina is a name with a rich but straightforward background, serving as a diminutive for a range of classic names. In the United States, the name peaked in 1968, when it was a popular choice for baby girls. After that peak, its usage began a steady decline, and by 2025, it had fallen to rank 2,778, with only 1 in every 26,349 girls receiving the name. This trajectory reflects its era-specific appeal: the name was heavily associated with the 1960s and saw a notable decrease after 1985. Despite its drop in popularity, Tina remains recognizable and holds a certain retro charm. States where the name appeared most often include Illinois, Ohio, and New York, underscoring its broader American usage during its height.
Tina originated as a diminutive of names ending in '-tina', most commonly Christina and Martina. Christina derives from the Latin Christiana, meaning 'a Christian', which itself comes from the Greek Christos, meaning 'anointed'. Martina is the feminine form of Martin, from the Roman god Mars. Tina gained widespread use as an independent given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, and was popularized by figures such as actress Tina Louise. It saw a sharp peak in the late 1960s, ranking among the top 20 names for girls in the United States.
Where Tina 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.
“Tina” around the world
Where Tina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
85
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Sibling names for Tina
Names that share Tina's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Lisa, Diane, Karen, Sharon, Laura, Christy, Gina, Cheri, Danita, Deana, Deena, Dena, Gena, Jami, Jeana, Ladonna, Lesa, Lita, Renita, Tamela, Teena, Tisha, Tonia, Tonja, Trina, Vickey, Vina, Beyonce, Bina, Catina, Crista, Debi, Donya, Geena, Jina, Kina, Neena, Petrina, Reena, Rina, Tammera, Taunya, Tonie, Toya, Trena, Zina, Alla, Angi, Angila, Conni, Djuana, Genea, Ginna, Joani, Jonae, Lagina, Leasa, Lysa, Monya, Shelena, Shelina, Shronda, Susi, Tammye, Tanda, Tandi, Tanga, Tauna, Tawna, Terina, Tish, Tonyia, Tyna, Zondra, Benay, Cherina, Chonda, Donni, Drina, Dyna, Fina, Geana, Janda, Mardi, Pina, Tamla, Tanny, Taunia, Tene, Tinna, Tishia, Trannie, Trica, Tunya, Natina, Charina, Cina, Denina, Dinna, Dustina, Jinna, Khristi, Maronda, Petina, Quita, Reeta, Rhina, Sheritha, Soni, Tacia, Tamey, Tanee, Tarrie, Ticia, Timica, Tonnia, Trana, Trinna, Winna
Brothers: Mark, Scott, Kevin, Greg, Jeff, Tony, Torry, Vinny, Darry, Rito, Tino, Tray, Davone, Tee, Timothey, Antion, Chon, Duwan, Chino, Dwon, Michi, Terrall
Names like Tina
Names whose popularity has moved with Tina's over the last 50 years.
