Tiffin, a name of British origin, is derived from the Indian term 'tiffin', which refers to a light midday meal typically eaten by those living under colonial rule in India during the British Raj. The name gained popularity among British families with connections to India and has since become a unique and distinctive choice for newborns.
The name Tiffin experienced a steady increase in popularity between the years 1966 and 1982, with peaks in usage during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Over this period, there were a total of 60 births with the name Tiffin.