How Many People Are Named Tiernan?
Complete statistics for the name Tiernan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tiernan means 'chief' or 'leader', a rare name indeed, with only 1 in 203,039 Americans bearing it today. That's just 1,625 people named Tiernan in the US, most of whom are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, empathy, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 1,647 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tiernan Through the Generations
Tiernan, a name that peaked in popularity in 2009 with 95 births, has seen a steady decline since then. With an estimated 1,625 people named Tiernan living in the US today, the name's current generation skew is quite pronounced, with 1,542 under 30 years old and only 105 aged between 30 and 60. This indicates that Tiernan is predominantly a name chosen by younger parents, reflecting its status as a contemporary and fresh option in the world of baby names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tiernan's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Tiernan
How Many People Have the Name Tiernan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,351 people in the United States currently share the name Tiernan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 140,982 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tiernan a Common or Rare Name?
Tiernan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tiernan Mean?
Tiernan means "chief, leader" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tiernan in SSA data, approximately 88% are male and 12% are female.
When Was Tiernan Most Popular?
The name Tiernan reached peak popularity in 2009, with 95 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tiernan?
Approximately 2,351 people named Tiernan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,351. That works out to roughly 1 in 140,982 Americans.
Is Tiernan a rare name?
Tiernan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 140,982 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tiernan mean?
Tiernan means "chief, leader" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Tiernan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 88% of people named Tiernan are male and 12% are female.
When was Tiernan most popular?
Tiernan peaked in 2009 with 95 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.