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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Tin — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Timur|Tina
CelticBoy→ Stable

Tin

TIN · 1 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13856 in 2020

Peak: #13856 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13856 in 2020

Peak: #13856 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20162020

Rank #13856 · Falling since 2016

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
28
Higher than 28% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Tin scores lower overall — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
30

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticIrishNatureEarthyShort1-syllableMinimalistUnisex-lean-maleMetal referenceRareModern-retro
Character
metallic strengthpractical reliabilityprotective naturequiet resilienceindustrial spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Tin is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:—
Tin at a Glance
Meaning:From Irish 'tin' referring to a thin piece or small amount. Also associated with the metal tin, valued in ancient Celtic cultures.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#13856 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Finn◈ThinKinWin◈Quin◈Jin◈
Similar Style
CianKai◈BranLiamSoren◈Ash◈
Works well with
FiaNiamhRowan◈SaoirseCormacLachlan◈SiobhanDeclan◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Tin · Overview
Summary

Tin is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Earthy · Modern character
Tin carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
tin.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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