Tien
Pronunciation: [ ty-EHN ]
Tien is a boy baby name. Ranked #15,650 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Tien first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 800 babies have been named Tien in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tien is past its peak , currently ranked #15,650 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,650
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Tien is also used as a girl name, ranked #60207.
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About the Name Tien
Tien is a boy name .
Is Tien a boy or girl name? Tien is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,650 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,207. Tien is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tien is currently ranked #15,650 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tien include Tiernan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis