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UK girl's name

Tionne

A feminine given name of uncertain origin, possibly deriving from the French name Étienne.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tionne is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tionne popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 10 births.

This profile covers 44 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1996 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 44 living people in the UK are called Tionne. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tionne ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2001, when 10 girls were registered as Tionne.
  • About 44 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tionne as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4798

2005

Births in 2005

3

Latest year

Peak year

2001

10 births

Estimated living

44

2026

Meaning

What does Tionne mean?

The name Tionne has its origins in the ancient Greek language, with the root word "tio" meaning "divine" or "godly." It is believed to have emerged during the Classical period of ancient Greek civilization, which spanned from the 5th to the 4th centuries BCE.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Tionne can be found in the works of the Greek historian Plutarch, who lived from around 46 to 120 CE. In his writings, he mentioned a woman named Tionne who was a priestess at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, a prominent religious site in ancient Greece.

The name Tionne gained popularity in various regions of the Mediterranean during the Byzantine era, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th centuries CE. It was particularly prevalent in areas with strong Greek cultural influences, such as parts of modern-day Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Tionne was Tionne of Beirut, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. She was highly respected for her contributions to the field of logic and her teachings at the prestigious School of Baghdad.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Tionne of Antioch gained recognition as a skilled physician and herbalist. Her expertise in traditional medicine was highly sought after, and she is credited with developing several remedies that were widely used during her time.

Another prominent individual with the name Tionne was Tionne of Constantinople, a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 14th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various cultural and educational initiatives within the Byzantine Empire.

In the realm of literature, the name Tionne was immortalized in the works of the Italian Renaissance poet Dante Alighieri, who included a character named Tionne in his epic poem "The Divine Comedy," written in the early 14th century.

Throughout history, the name Tionne has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including religion, philosophy, medicine, and the arts. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, the name has maintained a sense of divine reverence and connection to its ancient Greek roots.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tionne over time

The chart below shows babies named Tionne registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Tionne, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2005, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tionne
035810199620002005

Decades

Tionne by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tionne was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #3578 31 6
1990s #3017 13 3

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FAQ

Tionne: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tionne in the UK right now?

In 2005, Tionne was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Tionne most popular?

The peak year on record was 2001, with 10 babies registered as Tionne in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tionne?

A feminine given name of uncertain origin, possibly deriving from the French name Étienne.

How many people are called Tionne in the UK?

A total of 44 babies have been registered as Tionne across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.