Tatiana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tatiana originated from the Latin family name 'Tatius', meaning 'fairy queen'. It has evolved through various forms, particularly in Eastern Europe, and is associated with grace and charm. The name has no biblical background but gained popularity in the 18th century in Russia. Today, it is viewed positively and is linked to several notable individuals.
The name Tatiana is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tatiana has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tatiana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9742nd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5044th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7165th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3873rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1692nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 336th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 291st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 799th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tatiana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tatiana"
Pronunciation
/tæˈɑːnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Tatiana is derived from the Roman family name 'Tatius', which is believed to have originated from the Sabine king Titus Tatius. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe.
Meaning
fairy queen
Language Evolution
Tatius (Latin), Tatiana (Latin/Russian), Tatyana (Russian)
Historical Usage
Tatiana gained popularity in the 18th century, particularly in Russia, due to the influence of literature and the Russian Orthodox Church, celebrating Saint Tatiana on January 12th.
Variants & Derivatives
Tatyana, Tania, Tanya
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tatiana is perceived as a graceful and exotic name, popular in various cultures, especially in Slavic countries.
Famous People
Tatiana Maslany, Tatiana von Fürstenberg, Tatiana Ali
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tatiana"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tatiana"
"Tatiana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9742nd of 16616 | 35 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5044th of 9107 | 51 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7165th of 9204 | 16 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3873rd of 12526 | 188 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1692nd of 19264 | 904 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 336th of 27321 | 12,196 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 291st of 35406 | 17,527 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 799th of 30306 | 4,135 |
Regional Popularity of "Tatiana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
64.02% 3325th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tatiana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
85.51% 2078th/2430 |
- |
85.12% 2362nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
63.47% 1864th/2937 |
31.38% 1093rd/3483 |
54.60% 1921st/3518 |
33.83% 1368th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
12.08% 445th/3685 |
5.03% 225th/4475 |
8.91% 463rd/5194 |
4.73% 299th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
9.60% 440th/4582 |
3.62% 187th/5164 |
4.17% 305th/7313 |
3.79% 283rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.25% 1245th/3984 |
17.36% 779th/4487 |
11.42% 779th/6822 |
11.27% 707th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tatiana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tatiana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.