How Many People Are Named Tunisia?

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

Tunisia
Very Rare
Arabic

Tunisia is a very rare female name, with only 566 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 582,835 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1974 with 39 births, and its stability suggests it's a timeless choice.

~566
Living in US
1 in 582,835
Americans
1974
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Place name
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Serene Elegant Cultured
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,068
Worldwide Bearers
#244,750
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
818
🇹🇿 Tanzania
60
🇧🇷 Brazil
49
🇳🇬 Nigeria
30
🇮🇩 Indonesia
28
🇿🇦 South Africa
13
🇮🇱 Israel
10
🇮🇳 India
8
🇫🇷 France
7
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
566 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
577
Would be 30–60 (97%)
19
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 596 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: 1974

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
58
International
84

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

📜 Tunisia Through the Generations

Tunisia has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak in 1974 marking a high point of 39 births. Today, the name is held by individuals primarily aged between 30 and 60, with 577 out of 566 people falling into this age bracket. This distribution indicates a stable trend, suggesting that Tunisia remains a name between classic and modern preferences.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 30
New York 19
Illinois 15
Georgia 5
North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Tunisia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tunisia's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Tunisia

How Many People Have the Name Tunisia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 566 people in the United States currently share the name Tunisia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 582,835 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tunisia a Common or Rare Name?

Tunisia 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 Tunisia Mean?

Tunisia means "Place name" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Tunisia Most Popular?

The name Tunisia reached peak popularity in 1974, with 39 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 Tunisia?

Approximately 566 people named Tunisia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 596. That works out to roughly 1 in 582,835 Americans.

Is Tunisia a rare name?

Tunisia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 582,835 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tunisia mean?

Tunisia means "Place name" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Tunisia more male or female?

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

When was Tunisia most popular?

Tunisia peaked in 1974 with 39 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 US566
All-Time Births596
1 in X1 in 582,835
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1974
World Rank#244,750
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.