How Many People Are Named Tulip?
Complete statistics for the name Tulip: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tulip is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 1,177,836 Americans bearing it today. That's just 280 people named Tulip living in the US. It peaked in popularity in 2018 with 32 births, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 282 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tulip Through the Generations
Tulip has seen a steady rise in popularity over recent years, with its peak occurring in 2018 when 32 babies were given this name. Today, all 282 individuals named Tulip are under 30 years old, indicating that it's a name embraced by younger generations. The name's modernity is further emphasized by the fact that none of those named Tulip are aged 30 or older, suggesting it's a choice made by parents looking for something fresh and unique.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tulip's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tulip
How Many People Have the Name Tulip?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 302 people in the United States currently share the name Tulip. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,097,514 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tulip a Common or Rare Name?
Tulip is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tulip Mean?
Tulip means "Flower name" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tulip in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tulip Most Popular?
The name Tulip reached peak popularity in 2018, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tulip?
Approximately 302 people named Tulip live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 302. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,097,514 Americans.
Is Tulip a rare name?
Tulip is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,097,514 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tulip mean?
Tulip means "Flower name" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Tulip more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tulip are male and 100% are female.
When was Tulip most popular?
Tulip peaked in 2018 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.