Tiphany

A girl's name of Greek origin with 235 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. girl's names, Tiphany is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.

Appearing in records from 1968 to 2001, Tiphany has a solid multi-decade track record without being a permanent fixture — it belongs to a specific chapter of American naming.

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

Tiphany is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant spelling of Tiffany — from Greek Theophania meaning 'manifestation of God' or 'appearance of the divine.' Originally a medieval Christmas Day name, Tiffany was revived in the 20th century partly through Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Tiphany's ph spelling gives the popular Tiffany an unexpectedly classical look — revealing the Greek theological roots hidden inside one of America's most glamorous names.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Tiphany is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1968 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Tiphany’s rarity (235 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

235

Total births

Since 1968

1993

Peak

15 births

1968

First recorded

34 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Tiphany has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1968.

First appeared: 1968Peak: 1993 (15 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tiphany
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	14	#13467	▼
1990s	64	#8577	▼
1980s	106	#7197	▲
1970s	46	#7580	▲
1960s	5	#8113	—

The Story of Tiphany

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1993, Tiphany is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Tiphany are most likely born between 1983 and 2001.

How rare is Tiphany?

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

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1968, peaked in the 1980s with 106 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Tiphany by the numbers

Would fill 5 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(25 years, 1968–2001)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tiphany
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2001	6	#15209	-2 (-25.0%)
2000	8	#11724	0
1995	8	#10446	-2 (-20.0%)
1994	10	#8751	-5 (-33.3%)
1993	15	#6242	+1 (7.1%)
1992	14	#6631	+6 (75.0%)
1991	8	#10203	-1 (-11.1%)
1990	9	#9191	-3 (-25.0%)
1989	12	#6931	-1 (-7.7%)
1988	13	#6259	+5 (62.5%)
1987	8	#8722	-4 (-33.3%)
1986	12	#6133	+1 (9.1%)
1985	11	#6435	-2 (-15.4%)
1984	13	#5521	+8 (160.0%)
1983	5	#11953	-3 (-37.5%)
1982	8	#8170	-5 (-38.5%)
1981	13	#5558	+2 (18.2%)
1980	11	#6292	+5 (83.3%)
1979	6	#10128	-4 (-40.0%)
1977	10	#6316	0

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tiphany is primarily a girl's name.

When was Tiphany most popular?

Tiphany reached its peak popularity in 1993 with 15 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Tiphany?

Tiphany is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 235 babies in the U.S. since 1968. Its peak was in 1993.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1968–2001