Tina Self

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Tina Self — follower of Christ
341K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Tina Self is a name that combines English origins. The first name Tina is a feminine given name of English origin. Tina is a largely feminine given name that originated as a diminutive for names ending in -tina such as Christina. Teena and Tena are modern English variant spellings of Tina. Tiina is an Estonian and Finnish variant. Tine is a Danish and Norwegian variant. Its masculine counterpart is Tino, Tin, or the Slovene Tine. The surname Self: Austin Wayne Self (born 1996), American racing driver Bill Self (born 1962), American college basketball coach at the University of Kansas David Self (born 1970), American screenwriter David Self, a colorist for comics such as WildStorm's Red Deanna Self, American politician Doris Self (1925–2006), American video game competitor Jeffery Self (born 1987), American actor, writer, and comedian Jim Self (1943–2025), American tubist and composer Keith Self (born 1953), American politician Michael Self (born 1990), American racing driver Will Self (born 1961), English novelist William Edwin Self (19. Tina is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 341K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Tina reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Tina

Meaning: follower of Christ

English

Tina is a largely feminine given name that originated as a diminutive for names ending in -tina such as Christina. Teena and Tena are modern English variant spellings of Tina. Tiina is an Estonian and Finnish variant. Tine is a Danish and Norwegian variant. Its masculine counterpart is Tino, Tin, or the Slovene Tine.

Surname: Self

English

Austin Wayne Self (born 1996), American racing driver Bill Self (born 1962), American college basketball coach at the University of Kansas David Self (born 1970), American screenwriter David Self, a colorist for comics such as WildStorm's Red Deanna Self, American politician Doris Self (1925–2006), American video game competitor Jeffery Self (born 1987), American actor, writer, and comedian Jim Self (1943–2025), American tubist and composer Keith Self (born 1953), American politician Michael Self (born 1990), American racing driver Will Self (born 1961), English novelist William Edwin Self (19.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Tina is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Tina by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Tina Self

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Tina Self:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Tina?
The first name Tina originates from English. Tina is a largely feminine given name that originated as a diminutive for names ending in -tina such as Christina. Teena and Tena are modern English variant spellings of Tina. Tiina is an Estonian and Finnish variant. Tine is a Danish and Norwegian variant. Its masculine counterpart is Tino, Tin, or the Slovene Tine.
When was Tina most popular?
The name Tina reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Self?
The surname Self originates from English. Austin Wayne Self (born 1996), American racing driver Bill Self (born 1962), American college basketball coach at the University of Kansas David Self (born 1970), American screenwriter David Self, a colorist for comics such as WildStorm's Red Deanna Self, American politician Doris Self (1925–2006), American video game competitor Jeffery Self (born 1987), American actor, writer, and comedian Jim Self (1943–2025), American tubist and composer Keith Self (born 1953), American politician Michael Self (born 1990), American racing driver Will Self (born 1961), English novelist William Edwin Self (19.
How common is the surname Self?
The surname Self is shared by approximately 24K people worldwide.
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