Tina
Meaning: Princess, follower of Christ, fairy queen
Origin: Russian/Latin/English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #217
Total births: 1,743
History: Tina peaked in the 1970s in Australia. Tina Arena became one of Australia's greatest pop singers — her career spans decades and multiple languages. In Australia, Tina means vocal powerhouse and longevity.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1979) | #94 |
| Babies named Tina in 1979 | 80 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,743 |
| Peak year | 1971 (205 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #53 |
| Years in records | 1966–1979 (14 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 32 spots |
Frequently asked about Tina
What does the name Tina mean?
Tina means “Princess, follower of Christ, fairy queen” from Russian/Latin/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Tina?
Tina has Russian/Latin/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Princess, follower of Christ, fairy queen”.
How popular is Tina in Australia?
Tina ranked #94 in Australia in 1979 — given to 80 babies that year.
When was Tina most popular?
Tina peaked in 1971 with 205 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Tina a boy or girl name?
Tina is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Tinas in registered births are female.
Is the name Tina rising or falling in popularity?
Tina has fallen 32 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #62 in 1974 to #94 in 1979.
How long has Tina been recorded in Australia?
Tina appears in birth records in Australia across 14 years — from 1966 through 1979.