Tatiana is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It comes from the Greek word "tatthe" which means "arrangement". The name Tatiana was popularized in Russia during the Middle Ages through the epic poem "Eugene Onegin" by Alexander Pushkin, where the protagonist's love interest is named Tatiana. Throughout history, many notable women have borne this name, such as Soviet physicist Tatiana Afanasyeva and Russian ballet dancer Tatiana Udalskaya. Today, Tatiana continues to be a popular choice for parents seeking a strong and elegant-sounding name for their daughters.
The name Tatiana saw a significant rise in popularity from the late 1970s onwards, with a notable spike starting around 1980 and peaking in the mid-1990s. The highest number of births recorded was in 1996 with 1317 births. However, there has been a steady decline since then, with only 204 births recorded in 2023. Overall, Tatiana has had 34,781 births from 1915 to 2023.