Tiffy
A girl's name of Greek origin with 24 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Tiffy peaked during the Millennial wave, when 7 babies received this name in a single year (1981). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Tiffy has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Tiffy is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tiffy is a girl's baby name, a diminutive of Tiffany — derived from the Greek Theophania, meaning "manifestation of God" or "God's appearance." Tiffany was originally a medieval name given to girls born on Epiphany (January 6th), the feast celebrating God's appearance to the Magi.
Tiffy has the breezy, affectionate energy of a nickname that has earned standalone status. It carries all the glamour associated with Tiffany — the jewelry house, the Audrey Hepburn film — in a more informal, playful package. Light, approachable, and impossible not to smile at.
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Phonetically, Tiffy belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Greek naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Greek names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Tiffy’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tiffy has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1974.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 | #9665 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 11 | #10125 | — |
The Story of Tiffy
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1981, Tiffy is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Tiffy are most likely born between 1974 and 1981.
How rare is Tiffy?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tiffy is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, peaked in the 1980s with 13 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1974–1981)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 7 | #9035 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10295 |
| 1979 | 6 | #10122 |
| 1974 | 5 | #10127 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–1981