Name meaning & stats
Tina
Tina means “follower of Christ”. 288,237 US babies since 1940, peak 1968. Notable Tinas are 1.7× over-represented as film directors.
What it means
“follower of Christ”
Well documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1968
288,237 US babies were named Tina between 1940 and 2025.
Where Tinas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 30 people |
| Politician | 1.3× | Medium · 22 people |
| Writer | 0.8× | Medium · 15 people |
| Film director | 1.7× | Medium · 14 people |
Among notable women who are film directors, Tinas show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Tina is the main spelling
- Tina 99%
- Tyna <1%
- Tynia <1%
- Tinia <1%
- Tinna <1%
- Tinya <1%
- Tyniah <1%
- Tinaya <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1968)