Tiger
Tiger: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Tiger
- A popular given name for a pet.
How popular is Tiger?
Since 1880, 62 girls and 1,248 boys in the U.S. have been named Tiger (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10960 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #1260 in 1998. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Sibling name ideas for Tiger
Names that peaked around the same time as Tiger and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Tiger FAQ
What does the name Tiger mean?
A popular given name for a pet.
How popular is the name Tiger?
Since 1880, 62 girls and 1,248 boys in the U.S. have been named Tiger (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10960 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #1260 in 1998. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tiger a boy or girl name?
Tiger is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 62 girls and 1,248 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.