Tiffany
Tiffany: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɪfəni/
Meaning and origin of Tiffany
Root meaning: “Epiphany”
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old French Tifinie, Tiphanie, from Latin Theophania (“Epiphany”), from Ancient Greek θεο- (theo-, “god”) (combining form of θεός (theós, “god”)) + φαίνω (phaínō, “to shine, appear”). Doublet of theophany. The given name (from circa 12th century) was usually given to girls born at Epiphany. The surname (from late 13th century) is a dialectal variant of the surname Tiffin, which derives from the given name variant Tiffania. In modern times, the given name has been (re)popularized by the surname borne by Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of jewelry company Tiffany & Co.
How popular is Tiffany?
Since 1880, 338,864 girls and 1,190 boys in the U.S. have been named Tiffany (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #959 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #880 for girls, with 304 babies given the name.
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Tiffany FAQ
What does the name Tiffany mean?
Tiffany traces back to a root meaning "Epiphany". A female given name transferred from the surname. From Old French Tifinie, Tiphanie, from Latin Theophania (“Epiphany”), from Ancient Greek θεο- (theo-, “god”) (combining form of θεός (theós, “god”)) + φαίνω (phaínō, “to shine, appear”). Doublet of theophany. The given name (from circa 12th century) was usually given to girls born at Epiphany. The surname (from late 13th century) is a dialectal variant of the surname Tiffin, which derives from the given name variant Tiffania. In modern times, the given name has been (re)popularized by the surname borne by Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of jewelry company Tiffany & Co.
What is the origin of the name Tiffany?
Tiffany is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Tiffany?
Since 1880, 338,864 girls and 1,190 boys in the U.S. have been named Tiffany (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #959 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #880 for girls, with 304 babies given the name.
Is Tiffany a boy or girl name?
Tiffany is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 338,864 girls and 1,190 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.