Total births
960
Girls' name · since 1966
Tifany
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 960 babies named Tifany, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 960
- total births
- 1966–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Tifany is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 960 have been recorded since 1966.
Social Security Administration records show Tifany recorded 960 times among girls since 1966, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2013.
- 960 total births
- 1966–2013 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
960 girls have been named Tifany since 1966, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2013.
- 960
- total births
- 1966–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Tifany was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
66 babies were named Tifany in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Tifany's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tifany's full recorded timeline at 1989, 36% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 64% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1966, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1982 peak of 66 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tifany at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Tifany popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2013
- Peak year (1982)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Tifany by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tifany's strongest decade.
376 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Tifany births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 29
1960s
29 births
- 1970s
1970s
240 births
- 1980s
1980s
376 births
- 1990s
1990s
168 births
- 2000s 130
2000s
130 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 376 births (39% of all-time use).
How Tifany compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tifany's total volume
Tifany vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tifany by state
Where Tifany concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 30 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Tifany's total US births 3.1%
Even split
30 of 960 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tifany? ▼
960 babies have been named Tifany since 1966. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 1982 with 66 births.
When was Tifany most popular? ▼
Tifany was most popular in the 1980s decade with 376 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Tifany most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tifany are California (30 births), Texas (11 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Tifany been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tifany since 1966 -- 48 years through the most recent 2013 data.
What names are similar to Tifany? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tiffany, Tiffani, Tiffanie, Tiffiny, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tifany's data
- Tifany's decade-level peak was the 1980s (376 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tifanys (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tifany
Nearby Names Like Tifany
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tifany
Tiffany Girl
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Tiffani Girl
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Tiffanie Girl
#15643 9,047 births
Tiffiny Girl
2,388 births
Tiffaney Girl
2,281 births
Compare Tifany side by side: Tifany vs Tiffany Tifany vs Tiffani Tifany vs Tiffanie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1966–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tifany: Baby Name Since 1966 - 960 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tifany. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tifany draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.