Holding steady.
Popularity of Tiney since 1881
Babies named Tiney per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tiney's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 16 |
| 1890s | 21 |
| 1900s | 42 |
| 1910s | 73 |
| 1920s | 81 |
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tiney is an exceedingly rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1881, the peak year for usage as well. It has never ranked in the top 1,000 names, with a one-in-N ratio too small to calculate. The name has remained consistently rare, with a stable trajectory showing no significant uptick in any subsequent decade. Its top states are absent, indicating no regional concentration. The name's obscurity and uncertain etymology make it a true rarity in American naming history.
Tiney is a rare given name that likely originated as a diminutive or pet form of longer names such as Christina, Martina, or Tina. Records from the late 19th century show sporadic use, particularly in the United States, but its exact derivation remains unclear due to limited historical documentation. It has never been widely popular, maintaining very low frequency since its first recorded appearance in 1881.
Sibling names for Tiney
Names that share Tiney's style, for a brother or sister.
