Tippany
A girl's name of Greek origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Tippany 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.
With records spanning 1982 to 1982, Tippany has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Tippany is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tippany is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant spelling of Tiffany, from the Greek Theophania, meaning 'manifestation of God' or 'the Epiphany.'
The Tipp- opening — with its doubled p instead of doubled f — gives Tippany a warm, bouncy quality, evoking the affectionate nickname Tippy. It is rare in U.S. records, a spelling that takes one of the 1980s' most iconic names and arrives at it by a completely unexpected route.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Tippany is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1982 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Tippany’s rarity (6 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
Popularity Over Time
Tippany has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1982.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | #10431 | — |
The Story of Tippany
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1982, Tippany is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Tippany are most likely born between 1982 and 1982.
How rare is Tippany?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tippany is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1982, peaked in the 1980s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1982–1982)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 | #10431 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1982–1982