Tina

Tina: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameGreek origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtiːnΙ™/

Meaning and origin of Tina

  • A female given name.
  • A female given name from Ancient Greek.
  • A female given name from Latin.

Etymology

Short form of Christina or of any female name ending in -tina, such as Martina or Albertina; frequently from Latin -ina

How popular is Tina?

61U.S. babies in 2025
#18peak rank (1968)
293,050babies since 1880

Since 1880, 292,146 girls and 904 boys in the U.S. have been named Tina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #18 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #965 in 1967. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202514,819 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

Names similar to Tina

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Tina FAQ

What does the name Tina mean?

A female given name. A female given name from Ancient Greek. A female given name from Latin. Short form of Christina or of any female name ending in -tina, such as Martina or Albertina; frequently from Latin -ina

What is the origin of the name Tina?

Tina is listed as a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Tina?

Since 1880, 292,146 girls and 904 boys in the U.S. have been named Tina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #18 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #965 in 1967. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Tina a boy or girl name?

Tina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 292,146 girls and 904 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.