Holding steady.
Popularity of Tura since 1887
Babies named Tura per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tura's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tura is an exceptionally rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1887. Its peak year was 1887, when it saw its highest usage, but it has never reached a level of common usage. The name has appeared so infrequently that its 1-in-N ratio cannot be calculated. In recent years (trajectory year 2025), its usage remains stable but extremely low, likely under 5 births annually. Tura's unclear origins and lack of notable bearers contribute to its obscurity. The name has not been associated with any particular top states, reflecting its scattered and sporadic appearance across the country.
The origin of Tura is unclear. It may be a shortened form of the Irish Turlough, meaning "helper" or "promoter," or a variant of the Hungarian place name Tura. The name has been recorded in the United States since the late 19th century, but its usage has always been extremely rare.
Sibling names for Tura
Names that share Tura's style, for a brother or sister.
