How popular is the baby name Tiant in the United States right now? How popular was it historically? Use the popularity graph and data table below to find out! Plus, see all the blog posts that mention the name Tiant.

The graph will take a few moments to load. (Don't worry, it shouldn't take 9 months!) If it's taking too long, try reloading the page.


Popularity of the baby name Tiant


Posts that mention the name Tiant

Where did the baby name Tiant come from in 1975?

Baseball player Luis Tiant
Luis Tiant

In the mid-1970s, the curious name Tiant started popping up in the U.S. baby name data:

  • 1977: 6 baby boys named Tiant
  • 1976: 18 baby boys named Tiant
  • 1975: 18 baby boys named Tiant [debut]
  • 1974: unlisted
  • 1973: unlisted

The influence? Cuban-born baseball pitcher Luis Tiant (pronounced tee-ahnt), who played in the Major Leagues from 1964 until 1982. He also had a magnificent horseshoe moustache, as you can see.

For most of the ’70s he played for the Boston Red Sox. The year 1975 is notable because of his excellent postseason performance, including shutting out the Cincinnati Reds in Game 1 of the World Series, and also winning Game 4.

What are your thoughts on Tiant as a baby name?