Girl · #10,836 in 2026

Tinea

Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin, that may affect skin, hair, and nails. Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. Hair loss may occur in the area affected. Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. The types of dermatophytoses are typically named for the area of the body that they affect.

Current Rank
#10,836
Peak Rank
#8,317 (1985)
Total Babies
60
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1980
First Year
1997
Last Year
1985
Peak Year
#8317
Peak Rank
60
Total Count
10
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tinea

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin, that may affect skin, hair, and nails. Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. Hair loss may occur in the area affected. Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. The types of dermatophytoses are typically named for the area of the body that they affect.

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Origin & history
Dermatophytosis has been prevalent since before 1906, at which time ringworm was treated with compounds of mercury or sometimes sulfur or iodine . Hairy areas of skin were considered too difficult to treat, so the scalp was treated with X-rays and followed up with antifungal medication. Another treatment from around the same time was application of araroba powder .

The Story of Tinea

Tinea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 7 Tineas were born — ranking #8,317 that year. As of 2026, Tinea ranks #10,836 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 60 Tineas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tinea

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tinea

What does the name Tinea mean?
Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin, that may affect skin, hair, and nails. Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. Hair loss may occur in the area affected. Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. The types of dermatophytoses are typically named for the area of the body that they affect.
How popular is Tinea in 2026?
In 2026, Tinea ranks #10,836 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Tinea most popular?
Tinea reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #8,317 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Tinea a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tinea is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Tinea?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tinea include Mauria, Justi, Sony. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tinea

Tinea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 60 births in the dataset. Tinea's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #8,317. Use the chart and map above to compare Tinea's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.