Tishie
A girl's name of Latin origin with 312 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Tishie, you're looking at a name that fewer than 312 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 bright, approachable ending gives Tishie a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Tishie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tishie is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a diminutive pet form of Letitia or Tish, from the Latin laetitia meaning 'joy, happiness, gladness.' Letitia has been a name associated with joy since ancient Rome, and its diminutives — Lettie, Tish, Tishie — carry that same bright happiness in more affectionate forms.
Tishie has the warm, informal charm of a nickname that became a standalone name — compact, friendly, and full of the brightness of its Latin root. It was most used in the early-to-mid 20th century, particularly in Southern American communities where such affectionate diminutives were cherished.
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In the American context, Tishie is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1880–1943). Its Latin 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 312 total births, Tishie 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
Popularity Over Time
Tishie has 43+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1880.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 | #4956 | — |
| 1930s | 11 | #4740 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 41 | #4570 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 62 | #3571 | ▼ |
| 1900s | 78 | #1586 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 68 | #1327 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 41 | #1011 | — |
The Story of Tishie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1900, Tishie is a name steeped in history. Girls named Tishie are most likely born between 1890 and 1910.
How rare is Tishie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tishie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1880, peaked in the 1900s with 78 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tishie by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(43 years, 1880–1943)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 | #5316 |
| 1942 | 6 | #4596 |
| 1931 | 6 | #4295 |
| 1930 | 5 | #5185 |
| 1929 | 10 | #3118 |
| 1927 | 5 | #5539 |
| 1926 | 6 | #4791 |
| 1924 | 6 | #4998 |
| 1923 | 8 | #3930 |
| 1921 | 6 | #5044 |
| 1919 | 7 | #4213 |
| 1918 | 7 | #4247 |
| 1917 | 7 | #4048 |
| 1916 | 8 | #3520 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4221 |
| 1914 | 5 | #4138 |
| 1913 | 5 | #3654 |
| 1912 | 8 | #2338 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1760 |
| 1909 | 13 | #1211 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1880–1943