Holding steady.
Popularity of Tunis since 1913
Babies named Tunis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 61 |
| 1920s | 63 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tunis is a rare and unusual given name that appears in the United States Social Security data only in the early 20th century. It was first recorded in 1913, and its peak year of usage was 1915, during a period when many short, place-inspired names enjoyed modest popularity. Despite that temporary spike, the name never entered the top 1000 and has since fallen out of use, with no recorded births in recent decades. The name's trajectory is classified as stable, meaning it experienced no notable resurgence. The lack of top states for the name suggests it was used sparingly across the country, with no strong regional concentration. As a choice rooted in either geography or obscure classical tradition, Tunis remains a highly distinctive, almost antiquarian option.
Tunis is a rare given name in English-speaking countries, likely influenced by the capital of Tunisia. It may also have arisen as a diminutive of ancient Roman names such as Tunisianus, though evidence is scant. Its use in the United States peaked in the early 20th century, with the highest recorded usage in 1915.
Sibling names for Tunis
Names that share Tunis's style, for a brother or sister.
