Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Tina
GirlEnglish, Latin· “short form of names ending in -tina”
- Meaning
- short form of names ending in -tina
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- TEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,815
- US babies 2025
- 61
- Best rank
- #18 (1968)
- Peak year
- 1968
Meaning and origin of Tina
Tina is an English and Latin name that is usually said to mean “short form of names ending in -tina”.
Tina began as a short form of names ending in -tina, such as Christina, Martina and Valentina, and it has long stood as an independent name. Its best-known bearer is probably the singer Tina Turner, whose stage name became iconic worldwide. The name has a bright, brisk sound and a friendly familiarity that makes it feel like a classic of its era. Today Tina reads as vintage and approachable. Parents who like it sometimes choose a longer name such as Christina and use Tina every day.
Other spellings with the same sound: Teena.
Popularity over time
Tina has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 127 different years. Its best national rank was #18 in 1968, the same year it reached its highest count of 14,772 babies. In 2025, 61 babies were named Tina, and it ranked #2,815 nationally. That is 61% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #643 in 1920, #290 in 1950, #72 in 1980, #575 in 2000, #1,429 in 2010, and #2,815 in 2025. Of the 292,146 US girls named Tina since records began, 43% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 84,764 babies. Since 2010, 1,920 more have been named Tina.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Wendy, Michele, Gina, and Michelle.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Tina ranked highest in Illinois, New York, and Ohio.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | #1620 | 5 |
| New York | #1644 | 8 |
| Ohio | #1683 | 5 |
| California | #3069 | 6 |
| Texas | #3260 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Tina is usually pronounced TEE-nuh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with T and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Teena.
Middle names for Tina
A few middle names that flow with Tina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Tina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tina mean?
Tina is an English and Latin name that is usually said to mean “short form of names ending in -tina”.
What is the origin of the name Tina?
Tina has English and Latin roots. Tina began as a short form of names ending in -tina, such as Christina, Martina and Valentina, and it has long stood as an independent name.
Is Tina a popular name?
Not especially. Tina ranked #2,815 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Tina a boy or girl name?
Tina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Tina?
Tina is usually pronounced TEE-nuh. 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