Girl
Tina
river, follower of Christ
About Tina
Classic and unpretentious, Tina possesses an approachable warmth that has endeared it to generations. This name knows itself—direct, friendly, and utterly without airs. There's a refreshing honesty to Tina that cuts through the complexity of longer, more elaborate names. It's a name that belongs equally to the girl next door and the corporate executive, adapting seamlessly to any context or era. Tina carries a certain retro charm in today's naming landscape, offering vintage appeal without feeling dated. The name's brevity is its strength, delivering impact in just four letters and two syllables. It requires no explanation, no spelling assistance, no pronunciation guide—a practical consideration that shouldn't be underestimated. Parents choosing Tina today often appreciate its straightforward nature and the way it allows a child's personality to define the name rather than the other way around. Sometimes the most powerful statement comes through simplicity.
Popularity of the Name Tina
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #420 | ||||
| 1881 | #391 | ||||
| 1882 | #340 | ||||
| 1883 | #421 | ||||
| 1884 | #415 | ||||
| 1885 | #363 | ||||
| 1886 | #385 | ||||
| 1887 | #457 | ||||
| 1888 | #386 | ||||
| 1889 | #385 | ||||
| 1890 | #410 | ||||
| 1891 | #470 | ||||
| 1892 | #464 | ||||
| 1893 | #398 | ||||
| 1894 | #436 | ||||
| 1895 | #425 | ||||
| 1896 | #401 | ||||
| 1897 | #412 | ||||
| 1898 | #439 | ||||
| 1899 | #453 | ||||
| 1900 | #466 | ||||
| 1901 | #434 | ||||
| 1902 | #476 | ||||
| 1903 | #487 | ||||
| 1904 | #436 | ||||
| 1905 | #446 | ||||
| 1906 | #497 | ||||
| 1907 | #485 | ||||
| 1908 | #589 | ||||
| 1909 | #530 | ||||
| 1910 | #538 | ||||
| 1911 | #556 | ||||
| 1912 | #546 | ||||
| 1913 | #540 | ||||
| 1914 | #539 | ||||
| 1915 | #557 | ||||
| 1916 | #598 | ||||
| 1917 | #578 | ||||
| 1918 | #626 | ||||
| 1919 | #635 | ||||
| 1920 | #643 | ||||
| 1921 | #656 | ||||
| 1922 | #619 | ||||
| 1923 | #592 | ||||
| 1924 | #631 | ||||
| 1925 | #630 | ||||
| 1926 | #642 | ||||
| 1927 | #579 | ||||
| 1928 | #602 | ||||
| 1929 | #602 | ||||
| 1930 | #570 | ||||
| 1931 | #642 | ||||
| 1932 | #597 | ||||
| 1933 | #636 | ||||
| 1934 | #610 | ||||
| 1935 | #640 | ||||
| 1936 | #608 | ||||
| 1937 | #600 | ||||
| 1938 | #669 | ||||
| 1939 | #557 | ||||
| 1940 | #525 | ||||
| 1941 | #562 | ||||
| 1942 | #471 | ||||
| 1943 | #383 | ||||
| 1944 | #373 | ||||
| 1945 | #327 | ||||
| 1946 | #344 | ||||
| 1947 | #341 | ||||
| 1948 | #326 | ||||
| 1949 | #306 | ||||
| 1950 | #290 | ||||
| 1951 | #271 | ||||
| 1952 | #238 | ||||
| 1953 | #242 | ||||
| 1954 | #230 | ||||
| 1955 | #132 | #267 | |||
| 1956 | #87 | #215 | |||
| 1957 | #80 | #151 | |||
| 1958 | #71 | #143 | |||
| 1959 | #53 | #120 | |||
| 1960 | #45 | #100 | |||
| 1961 | #41 | #125 | |||
| 1962 | #33 | #114 | |||
| 1963 | #35 | #104 | |||
| 1964 | #34 | #89 | |||
| 1965 | #29 | #76 | #280 | ||
| 1966 | #23 | #65 | #234 | ||
| 1967 | #21 | #47 | #285 | ||
| 1968 | #18 | #39 | #200 | ||
| 1969 | #22 | #45 | #236 | ||
| 1970 | #21 | #46 | #212 | ||
| 1971 | #20 | #40 | #219 | ||
| 1972 | #18 | #50 | #186 | ||
| 1973 | #24 | #54 | #240 | ||
| 1974 | #25 | #49 | #216 | ||
| 1975 | #35 | #42 | #189 | ||
| 1976 | #48 | #52 | #202 | ||
| 1977 | #58 | #62 | #212 | ||
| 1978 | #45 | #60 | #189 | ||
| 1979 | #58 | #57 | #223 | ||
| 1980 | #72 | #73 | #227 | ||
| 1981 | #80 | #98 | #218 | ||
| 1982 | #90 | #116 | #240 | ||
| 1983 | #100 | #106 | #241 | ||
| 1984 | #111 | #129 | #287 | ||
| 1985 | #110 | #105 | #266 | ||
| 1986 | #146 | #130 | #247 | ||
| 1987 | #150 | #135 | #294 | ||
| 1988 | #174 | #230 | #251 | ||
| 1989 | #201 | #219 | #501 | ||
| 1990 | #241 | #214 | #378 | ||
| 1991 | #269 | #286 | #337 | #217 | |
| 1992 | #312 | #177 | #359 | #251 | |
| 1993 | #325 | #234 | #595 | #234 | |
| 1994 | #361 | #259 | #498 | #237 | |
| 1995 | #412 | #288 | #414 | #243 | |
| 1996 | #442 | #292 | #427 | #250 | |
| 1997 | #494 | #587 | #296 | #267 | |
| 1998 | #569 | #764 | #335 | #617 | #276 |
| 1999 | #576 | #922 | #377 | #408 | |
| 2000 | #575 | #756 | #407 | #274 | |
| 2001 | #636 | #875 | #438 | #370 | |
| 2002 | #669 | #708 | #617 | #316 | |
| 2003 | #691 | #926 | #436 | #343 | |
| 2004 | #748 | #859 | #325 | #395 | |
| 2005 | #786 | #999 | #681 | #408 | |
| 2006 | #929 | #987 | #941 | #462 | |
| 2008 | #891 | #737 | #450 | ||
| 2009 | #909 | #733 | #414 | ||
| 2011 | #913 | #542 | |||
| 2013 | #648 | #614 | |||
| 2015 | #871 | #659 | |||
| 2020 | #993 | #962 | |||
| 2023 | #816 | #882 | |||
| 2024 | #857 | ||||
| 2025 | #831 | ||||
| 2007 | #381 | ||||
| 2010 | #625 | ||||
| 2012 | #745 | ||||
| 2014 | #702 | ||||
| 2017 | #609 | ||||
| 2018 | #648 | ||||
| 2019 | #993 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Tina
Names Similar to Tina
Nicknames for Tina
- Ti
- Tini
- Titi
Famous People Named Tina
| Tina Turner | Legendary American-Swiss singer and actress |
| Tina Fey | American comedian, actress, and writer |
| Tina Arena | Australian singer-songwriter |
| Tina Majorino | American actress |
| Tina Modotti | Italian photographer and model |
| Tina Weymouth | American musician - Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club |
| Tina Louise | American actress - Ginger on "Gilligan's Island" |
| Tina Brown | British-American journalist and author |
| Tina Maze | Slovenian former alpine ski racer |
| Tina Charles | American WNBA basketball player |
| Tina Weirather | Liechtensteiner former alpine ski racer |
| Tina Desai | Indian actress and model |
| Tina Sinatra | American author and producer - daughter of Frank Sinatra |
| Tina Landon | American choreographer |
| Tina Thompson | American former WNBA basketball player |
| Tina Malia | American singer-songwriter |
| Tina Sugandh | American pop singer and songwriter |
| Tina Cousins | English singer and songwriter |
| Tina Hobley | English actress |
| Tina Barrett | English singer - S Club 7 |
Characters Named Tina
| Tina Belcher | Character from the animated TV show "Bob's Burgers" |
| Tina Goldstein | Character from the "Fantastic Beasts" film series |
| Tina Cohen-Chang | Character from the TV show "Glee" |
| Tina Greer | Character from the TV series "Smallville" |
| Tina Russo | Character from the TV show "The Sopranos" |
| Tina Kennard | Character from the TV show "The L Word" |
| Tina Edison | Character from the TV show "30 Rock" |
| Tina Carlyle | Character from the movie "The Mask" |
| Tina Harrod | Character from the TV show "Kath & Kim" |
| Tina Pallodrino | Character from the book "The Shipping News" by E. Annie Proulx |
| Tina Ngyuen | Character from the comic series "Deadpool" |
| Tina Sprout | Character from the light novel series "Black Bullet" |
| Tina Branford | Character from the video game "Final Fantasy VI" |
| Tina Armstrong | Character from the video game series "Dead or Alive" |
| Tina Rex | Dinosaur character from the TV show "Regular Show" |
| Tina Carrera | Character from the TV show "Ugly Betty" |