How Many People Are Named Tunde?

Complete statistics for the name Tunde: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tunde
Very Rare
Yoruba

Tunde means 'to pay attention' in Yoruba, making it both rare and meaningful. Only six people named Tunde live in the US today, which means just 1 in 57,722,178 Americans share this unique name. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with six births.

~6
Living in US
1 in 57,722,178
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To pay attention
🌐
Origin
Yoruba
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Attentive Thoughtful Determined
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership, independence, and pioneering spirit.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

152,699
Worldwide Bearers
#6,874
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
135,030
🇷🇴 Romania
8,769
🇬🇧 England
1,861
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,573
🇺🇸 United States
1,411
🇮🇳 India
936
🇭🇺 Hungary
457
🇵🇱 Poland
377
🇧🇯 Benin
354
🇹🇬 Togo
330

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
6
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 6 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: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
0
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
75
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tunde Through the Generations

Tunde, a name that's as rare as it is distinctive, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1988. With only six births that year, it's clear that Tunde isn't a name that many parents choose. Today, there are still six individuals named Tunde living in the US, all of whom are around the age of 38. This suggests that the name is primarily associated with a generation born in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when it was slightly more popular. its rarity, Tunde remains a stable choice, with no significant fluctuations in usage over the years. It's a name that stands out, reflecting a blend of tradition and individuality.

✨ Similar Names to Tunde

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tunde's Yoruba roots

📄 About the Name Tunde

How Many People Have the Name Tunde?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6 people in the United States currently share the name Tunde. That works out to roughly 1 in every 57,722,178 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tunde a Common or Rare Name?

Tunde 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 Tunde Mean?

Tunde means "to pay attention" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tunde in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Tunde Most Popular?

The name Tunde reached peak popularity in 1988, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Tunde?

Approximately 6 people named Tunde live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6. That works out to roughly 1 in 57,722,178 Americans.

Is Tunde a rare name?

Tunde is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 57,722,178 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tunde mean?

Tunde means "to pay attention" and comes from Yoruba origins.

Is Tunde more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Tunde are male and 0% are female.

When was Tunde most popular?

Tunde peaked in 1988 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6
All-Time Births6
1 in X1 in 57,722,178
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1988
World Rank#6,874
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.