Tunney Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Tunney is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic name O'Tuain, meaning 'tribe' or 'people'.
Meaning of the Name Tunney
Tunney is an Irish name that originated from the Gaelic name O'Tuain. The name is derived from the word 'tuath', meaning 'people' or 'tribe'. It is believed to have originally referred to a prominent tribe or family. Tunney can also be a variant spelling of the name Tonney, which is derived from the personal name Anthony. It is a name that signifies Irish heritage and ancestry.
Popularity of the Name Tunney
The popularity for the name Tunney peaked in popularity in the year 1927 with 23 births, which ranked number 3,375 out of 9,268 unique names for that year. Tunney had the most male births in 1927 with 23, which ranked number 1,604 out of 4,802 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Tunney
Popularity of Tunney by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Tunney. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Tunney in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Tunney is a great pick!
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