Tierney
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Goddess of wisdom and warfare
Origin: Greek — the name of the goddess Athena; etymology uncertain, possibly pre-Greek
Popularity: Ranked #7456 in 2025 with 15 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Thien, meaning goddess of wisdom and warfare.
Similar names: tien, tierra, thierno, tiernan, teron, terran, terron, terryn
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Tierney? About 1 in 221,900 babies born in 2025 were named Tierney, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tierney
What does the name Tierney mean?
Tierney means “Goddess of wisdom and warfare” from Greek — the name of the goddess Athena; etymology uncertain, possibly pre-Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Tierney?
Tierney has Greek — the name of the goddess Athena; etymology uncertain, possibly pre-Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Goddess of wisdom and warfare”.
How popular is Tierney?
Tierney ranked #7133 in 2025 — given to 15 babies that year.
When was Tierney most popular?
Tierney peaked in 1993 with 172 babies registered that year.
Is Tierney a boy or girl name?
Tierney is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Tierneys in registered births are female.
Is the name Tierney rising or falling in popularity?
Tierney has fallen 3842 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3291 in 2020 to #7133 in 2025.
How long has Tierney been recorded?
Tierney appears in birth records across 69 years — from 1957 through 2025.