You can search for a specific person on Tinder. You cant do this through Tinders own app. But you can use a 3rd party app. Tinders own help page says that this is not possible.

Can you search for someone on Tinder?

You can only search for a specific person on Tinder if youre matched with that person. To search for someone in your match list, tap the message bubble icon on the main screen > press and pull down on the screen until a search bar appears > type that persons name in the search bar.

How do I see if someone has a Tinder account?

The third method: figure out someones on Tinder is through a friend – its free, unless your friend asks you to pay them. It is possible through a friend or just someone you know that has a Tinder account and has potential to see your partner when swiping. They get a screenshot, or send you the link to their profile.