Tiger Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Various cultures, including Chinese and Indian
Gender Distribution:
95% Masculine / 5% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Tiger is derived from the powerful and majestic big cat known for its strength and agility.
Meaning of the Name Tiger
Tiger is a name derived from the powerful and majestic big cat known for its strength and agility. It is often associated with bravery, courage, and ferocity. The name Tiger is commonly used as a symbol of power and dominance. Its origins can be traced back to various cultures, including Chinese and Indian, where the tiger holds significant cultural and symbolic meaning.
Popularity of the Name Tiger
The popularity for the name Tiger peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 130 births, which ranked number 2,952 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Tiger had the most female births in 2001 with 9, which ranked number 10,102 out of 17,976 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2010 with 130, which ranked number 1,315 out of 14,266 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Tiger has increased sharply over the last ten years from 26 births to 73 births, an increase of 180.77%. Among males, Tiger has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 26 births to 64 births, an increase of 146.15%.
Nationwide Popularity of Tiger
- 20 Year Trend of Tiger: 62.22%
- 10 Year Trend of Tiger: 180.77%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Tiger: 146.15%
Popularity of Tiger by State
For males, Tiger was most popular in Western states with 16 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Tiger. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | 1627 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| HI | 6 | 193 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Tiger
- Total Births of Tiger: 81 (10.88%)
- Male Births of Tiger: 70 (9.43%)
Given the upward trend of Tiger over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.88% increase in total births, for a total of 81 births in 2024. Male births for Tiger have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 70 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.43%.