Temuge
A masculine Mongolic name meaning "supreme master" or "of iron".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Temuge. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Temuge today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Temuge births was 2016 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Temuge. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Temuge. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2016
6 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,004
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Temuge: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Temuge by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Temuge during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Temuge
The name Temuge is believed to have originated from the Mongolic languages, spoken primarily in Mongolia and parts of Russia and China. It likely dates back to the time of the Mongol Empire, which ruled a vast territory across Asia and parts of Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries.
Temuge is thought to be derived from the Mongolian word "temu," which means "iron" or "steel." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were strong, resilient, or perhaps involved in metalworking or warfare. The suffix "-ge" is a common ending in Mongolian names, often indicating a diminutive or affectionate form.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Temuge can be found in the Secret History of the Mongols, a historical chronicle written in the 13th century. This text mentions a man named Temuge Otchigin, who was a prominent military commander under Genghis Khan.
Another historical figure bearing this name was Temuge Khan, who ruled the Mongol Empire as the 11th khan from 1294 to 1307. He was known for his efforts to maintain the unity of the empire and his attempts to revive the traditional Mongol way of life.
In the 14th century, a Mongol prince named Temuge was involved in a power struggle with his cousin, Kublai Khan, for control of the Mongol Empire. While Kublai ultimately emerged victorious, Temuge's role in this conflict is documented in various historical accounts.
During the 16th century, a Mongol nobleman named Temuge Zasagtu Khan played a significant role in the reunification of the Mongol tribes under the Khalkha Mongols. He is remembered for his leadership and efforts to preserve Mongol culture and traditions.
Another notable figure was Temuge Tsetsen Khan, who ruled the Khalkha Mongols from 1601 to 1620. He is credited with strengthening the Khalkha Mongol state and promoting Buddhism, which became deeply intertwined with Mongol culture during his reign.
While the name Temuge may not be as common today, it holds historical significance and a connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Mongols and their influential empire.
People
Temuge + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Temuge as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Temuge: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Temuge?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Temuge going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Temuge a common name?
We classify Temuge as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Temuge most popular?
The single biggest year for Temuge was 2016, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Temuge is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Temuge in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Temuge a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Temuge in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Temuge still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Temuge in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Temuge can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Temuge as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Temuge on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.