Tina

Meaning of Tina

Tina is often a short form of names ending in "-tina", like Christina or Martina. It generally means "follower of Christ" or is associated with the Roman god of war, Mars.

Tina has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Tina

After ranking as high as #572 in 2000, Tina has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Tina

• Tina Turner
  Iconic singer and performer
• Tina Fey
  Actress, comedian, writer
• Tina Knowles-Lawson
  Businesswoman, fashion designer
• Tina Louise
  Actress (Gilligan's Island)
• Tina Ambani
  Former actress, businesswoman

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Questions about the name Tina

What does the name Tina mean?

Tina means tina is often a short form of names ending in "-tina", like christina or martina. it generally means "follower of christ" or is associated with the roman god of war, mars, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Tina a boy's or a girl's name?

Tina is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Tina?

Tina did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Tina most popular?

Tina peaked at #572 in 2000.