
The short answer
Tiffany is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Medieval form of Theophania. This name was traditionally given to girls born on the Epiphany (January 6), the festival commemorating the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus." It ranked #880 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, medieval form of Theophania. This name was traditionally given to girls born on the Epiphany (January 6), the festival commemorating the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Tiffany ranked #880 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #880 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tiffany mean?
Behind the Name does not give Tiffany a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: medieval form of Theophania.
Is Tiffany a popular name?
Tiffany ranked #880 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Tiffany a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Tiffany appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Tiffany — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.