Temuujin
A masculine Mongolian name meaning "blacksmith who was born with a blood clot in his fist".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Temuujin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Temuujin today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Temuujin births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Temuujin. 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 Temuujin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#14,182
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Temuujin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Temuujin 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 Temuujin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Temuujin
The name Temuujin has its origins in the Mongolian language and is closely tied to the history of the Mongol Empire. It is believed to have derived from the words "temu" and "jin," which together translate to "blacksmith source" or "man of iron." This name was given to Genghis Khan, the famous Mongol conqueror and founder of the Mongol Empire, at his birth around 1162 AD.
Temuujin was born to Yesugei, a prominent leader of the Borjigin clan, and his wife Hoelun. His birth name, which means "blacksmith source," was a reflection of the clan's traditional occupation as skilled blacksmiths. As a child, Temuujin faced numerous challenges, including the death of his father and the family's subsequent exile from their tribe.
Despite these hardships, Temuujin rose to prominence and eventually united the Mongol tribes under his leadership. He adopted the title "Genghis Khan," which means "Universal Ruler," and went on to establish one of the largest contiguous land empires in history, spanning from Eastern Europe to the Sea of Japan.
Throughout his reign, Temuujin, or Genghis Khan, was known for his military prowess, strategic brilliance, and innovative leadership. His conquests and the expansion of the Mongol Empire had a profound impact on the world, shaping trade routes, cultural exchange, and political dynamics across vast regions.
Another notable figure who bore the name Temuujin was Khubilai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan. Khubilai Khan, whose birth name was Temuujin, ruled as the fifth Great Khan of the Mongol Empire from 1260 to 1294. He is renowned for his conquest of China and the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty, which ruled over China and parts of modern-day Mongolia, Korea, and Russia.
In addition to these historical figures, the name Temuujin has been carried by other prominent Mongols throughout history, such as Temujin Shira, a renowned warrior and commander who served under Genghis Khan during the Mongol conquests of the 13th century.
While the name Temuujin is deeply rooted in Mongolian history and culture, it has also gained recognition and significance beyond its origins. The name serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and the remarkable legacy of the Mongol Empire, which profoundly influenced the course of world history.
People
Temuujin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Temuujin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Temuujin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Temuujin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Temuujin 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Temuujin a common name?
We classify Temuujin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Temuujin most popular?
The single biggest year for Temuujin was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Temuujin is about 19 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 Temuujin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Temuujin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Temuujin 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 Temuujin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Temuujin 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 Temuujin 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 Temuujin as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Temuujin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.