Tina

♀ Girl

Pronounced TEE-nuh /ˈtiː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A ChristianMedium

In 30 seconds: Tina began as a short form of longer names ending in -tina, and is often linked to Christina, meaning 'a Christian'.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Italian, Dutch

MeaningA Christian

U.S. rank (2025)#2815 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births61 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1968

Total births (all-time)≈ 292,148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rather than standing on its own root, Tina grew out of the tail end of names like Christina and Martina, eventually becoming an independent name in its own right. The Christina connection gives it the meaning 'a Christian'. Its brevity and easy sound helped it spread widely as a standalone choice.

Comedian and writer Tina Fey illustrates how the name still works as a nickname; hers comes from the given name Stamatina. Tina sits naturally among related forms like Christa and Christi that share the same Christina lineage.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Tina is 'a Christian', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

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Variations

ChrisChrissieChrissyChristaChristi

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Tina Fey (1970–present)
American comedian and writer; Tina from given name Stamatina.

If you like Tina…

Christina— The fuller name Tina is most often clipped from, sharing the 'a Christian' meaning.

Martina— A longer -tina name from which Tina can also be shortened.

Dana— shares the -na ending

Donna— shares Tina's English roots

Sianna— shares Tina's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tina mean?

Tina is usually explained as meaning 'a Christian' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Tina?

It's commonly said TEE-nuh /ˈtiː.nə/.

Is Tina a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Tina is used as a girl name.

How popular is Tina?

In 2024, Tina ranked #2683 in the U.S. for girls, with 65 births recorded.