Holding steady.
Popularity of Tish since 1938
Babies named Tish per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 142 |
| 1960s | 275 |
| 1970s | 283 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tish is a rare feminine name that functions primarily as a diminutive. Its use in the United States was first recorded in 1938, but it never entered the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 rankings, indicating consistently low usage. The name reached its peak in 1971, during a period when short, informal names were popular, yet it remained uncommon. Over the last few decades, Tish has shown a stable trajectory, with very few births per year. It has no strong association with any particular state or region. Despite its rarity, Tish fits a familiar pattern of clipped nicknames turned given names, similar to Maggie or Josie, and carries a friendly, approachable sound.
Tish originates as a short form or nickname for longer names, most commonly Patricia (from Latin patricius meaning 'noble') or Tisha (a short form of Letitia, from Latin laetitia 'joy'). It may also be a variant spelling of Trish, another diminutive of Patricia. The name emerged in the early 20th century and saw modest use in the United States from the 1930s onward, but never reached high frequency.
Sibling names for Tish
Names that share Tish's style, for a brother or sister.
