Tierney
ti(er)-ney
US Popularity:9521
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:Lord, master, lordly, noble
Tierney is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin and derived from the word tighearna, meaning “lord, “master,” “lordly,” or “noble.” A unique first name, Tierney comes from the surname O’Tierney, the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Tíghearnaigh, meaning “descendant of a lord.” A title steeped in Irish history, various forms of the name Tierney were borne by saints. Tierney is also a surname that can be found across the globe due to Irish immigration and has truly made its mark on the world. If you’d like a name that honors baby’s Irish ancestry while also carrying the regal air of a lord, Tierney is an excellent choice!
Tierney Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Tierney is currently #3130 on The Bump
Boy:Tierney is currently #2124 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Tierney is currently #1732 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Tierney is currently #9521 in U.S. births
Boy:Tierney is currently #22341 in U.S. births
Girl:Tierney is currently #9893 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#9893
in 2022
- 1755
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Tierney Family History
Irish Surnames, Tierney
House of Names, Tierney
Behind the Name, Tierney
Behind the Name, Tighearnach
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 298, 542
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