Tiger Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Tiger' originates from Old French and has roots in Persian and Greek, meaning a powerful feline. It has evolved through various languages, maintaining its association with strength. The biblical relevance is non-existent, and it has gained popularity in modern times as a name symbolizing courage. Notable figures with this name include athletes and entertainers.
The name Tiger is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West 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, Tiger has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Tiger' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7067th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7438th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2434th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3432nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20971st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19658th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tiger' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tiger"
Pronunciation
/ˈtaɪɡər/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name 'Tiger' is derived from the Old French word 'tigre', which in turn comes from the Latin 'tigris', ultimately borrowed from the Greek 'τίγρις' (tigris) and further tracing back to the Persian 'tigra'.
Meaning
The name 'Tiger' refers to the large cat species known for its strength and agility.
Language Evolution
Old Persian: tigra, Greek: τίγρις (tigris), Latin: tigris, Old French: tigre, Modern English: tiger
Historical Usage
The use of 'Tiger' as a personal name has become more popular in the 20th and 21st centuries, often associated with strength and ferocity.
Variants & Derivatives
Tig, Tigger
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name 'Tiger' is perceived as bold and adventurous, often associated with bravery and tenacity.
Famous People
Tiger Woods, professional golfer, Tiger Jeet Singh, professional wrestler
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tiger"
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 "Tiger"
"Tiger" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7067th of 7552 | 7 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10102nd of 10718 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7438th of 16616 | 69 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2434th of 24088 | 744 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3432nd of 23106 | 391 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20971st of 35406 | 35 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 19658th of 30306 | 27 |
Regional Popularity of "Tiger" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.50% 2818th/4582 |
50.17% 2591st/5164 |
38.10% 2786th/7313 |
23.62% 1763rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
48.15% 3285th/6822 |
36.09% 2265th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Tiger" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tiger"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tiger" 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.