Tiphaine

A girl's name of Greek origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

If you're considering Tiphaine, you're looking at a name that fewer than 5 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.

The open, approachable ending gives Tiphaine a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.

Tiphaine is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Tiphaine is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a French form of Tiffany, derived from Theophania, meaning 'manifestation of God.' A medieval French name rarely used in the U.S., with an elegant, Gallic sophistication.

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In the American context, Tiphaine is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1976–1976). Its Greek roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.

With 5 total births, Tiphaine exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1976

1976

Peak

5 births

1976

First recorded

1 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Tiphaine has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1976.

First appeared: 1976Peak: 1976 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tiphaine
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1970s	5	#10789	—

The Story of Tiphaine

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1976, Tiphaine is a Gen X staple. Girls named Tiphaine are most likely born between 1976 and 1976.

How rare is Tiphaine?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tiphaine is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1976, peaked in the 1970s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1976–1976)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tiphaine
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1976	5	#10789	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tiphaine a boy's or girl's name?

Tiphaine is primarily a girl's name.

When was Tiphaine most popular?

Tiphaine reached its peak popularity in 1976 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Tiphaine?

Tiphaine is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1976. Its peak was in 1976.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1976–1976