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Tiffany
GirlGreek, French· “manifestation of God”
- Meaning
- manifestation of God
- Origin
- Greek, French
- Pronunciation
- TIH-fuh-nee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #880
- US babies 2025
- 304
- Best rank
- #13 (1982)
- Peak year
- 1988
Meaning and origin of Tiffany
Tiffany is a Greek and French name that means “manifestation of God”.
Tiffany is the medieval English form of Theophania, a Greek name meaning manifestation of God. It was traditionally given to girls born around the feast of Epiphany, which celebrates the revealing of Christ. Through Old French the name was worn down to Tiphaine and then Tiffany, and it survived for centuries as an English surname. The jewelry house Tiffany and Co., founded in New York by Charles Lewis Tiffany, and the film Breakfast at Tiffany's gave it a glamorous image. Today it reads as a stylish retro choice with a surprisingly ancient background.
Popularity over time
Tiffany first appears in US Social Security records in 1942. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 64 different years, starting in 1962. Its best national rank was #13 in 1982, and the most babies received it in 1988, when 18,364 were named Tiffany. In 2025, 304 babies were named Tiffany, and it ranked #880 nationally. That is 53% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,526 in 1950, #14 in 1980, #101 in 2000, #311 in 2010, and #880 in 2025. Of the 338,864 US girls named Tiffany since records began, 47% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 77,534 babies. Since 2010, 8,673 more have been named Tiffany.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Danielle, Lauren, Brittney, Caitlin, and Brittany.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Tiffany ranked highest in Nevada, Maryland, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #503 | 6 |
| Maryland | #505 | 11 |
| New Jersey | #616 | 13 |
| Massachusetts | #620 | 9 |
| California | #660 | 48 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Tiffany is usually pronounced TIH-fuh-nee, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with T and ends in “-ny”.
Middle names for Tiffany
A few middle names that flow with Tiffany: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Tiffany
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tiffany mean?
Tiffany is a Greek and French name that means “manifestation of God”.
What is the origin of the name Tiffany?
Tiffany has Greek, French, and English roots. Tiffany is the medieval English form of Theophania, a Greek name meaning manifestation of God.
Is Tiffany a popular name?
Yes. Tiffany ranked #880 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Tiffany a boy or girl name?
Tiffany is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Tiffany?
Tiffany is usually pronounced TIH-fuh-nee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings