Tuesday Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Tuesday means 'Tiw's day' in Old English and is associated with courage, justice, and determination.
Meaning of the Name Tuesday
Tuesday is a name of English origin that is derived from the Old English word 'Tiwsday,' meaning 'Tiw's day.' Tiw was the North Germanic god of single-combat and law. The name Tuesday was given to children born on this day of the week as a way to honor the god Tiw. It is also believed that Tuesday was named after the planet Mars, which was associated with the god Tiw. The name Tuesday has a strong and powerful connotation, bringing to mind images of courage, justice, and determination.
Popularity of the Name Tuesday
The popularity for the name Tuesday peaked in popularity in the year 1966 with 74 births, which ranked number 2,095 out of 11,033 unique names for that year. Tuesday had the most female births in 1966 with 74, which ranked number 1,251 out of 7,620 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Tuesday has declined sharply over the last ten years from 28 births to 13 births, a decline of -53.57%. Among females, Tuesday has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 28 births to 13 births, a decline of -53.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Tuesday
- 20 Year Trend of Tuesday: -50.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Tuesday: -53.57%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Tuesday: -53.57%
Popularity of Tuesday by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Tuesday. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Tuesday in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Tuesday is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Tuesday
- Total Births of Tuesday: 12 (-7.39%)
- Female Births of Tuesday: 12 (-7.39%)
Given the downward trend of Tuesday over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.39% decrease in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for Tuesday have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.39%.