Tsosie
A Navajo name meaning "to cluster together" or "to become fruitful".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tsosie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tsosie today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tsosie births was 1937 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tsosie. 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
- • The typical person named Tsosie is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Tsosies were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tsosie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1937
6 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1950 SSA rank
#4,155
Tracked since 1937
Popularity
Tsosie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tsosie from the 1930s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tsosie 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 Tsosie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tsosies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tsosie
The given name Tsosie originates from the Navajo language, spoken by the Navajo people, who are a Native American tribe predominantly located in the Southwestern United States. The name's etymology can be traced back to the early 19th century, when it was derived from the Navajo word "tsosi," which means "slender" or "slim."
The earliest recorded use of the name Tsosie dates back to the mid-1800s, during the time of the Long Walk of the Navajo, a forced relocation of the Navajo people by the United States government. It was a period of great hardship and struggle for the Navajo people, and the name Tsosie may have been given to children born during this time, reflecting the slender and lean physique resulting from the harsh conditions.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tsosie was Tsosie Begay, a prominent Navajo leader and medicine man who lived in the late 19th century. He played a significant role in preserving Navajo culture and traditions during a time of great upheaval and change.
Another notable figure with the name Tsosie was Tsosie Tsinhobijon, a Navajo activist, and educator who worked tirelessly to promote Native American rights and education in the early 20th century. He was born in 1886 and dedicated his life to advocating for the Navajo people.
In the mid-20th century, Tsosie Sanchez was a renowned Navajo artist known for her intricate weavings and textile designs. Her work helped to preserve and celebrate the rich cultural traditions of the Navajo people through her art.
More recently, Tsosie Orville Tso, born in 1924, was a celebrated Navajo artist and educator who helped establish the Navajo Studies program at Diné College, one of the first tribally controlled colleges in the United States.
Lastly, Tsosie Yazzie, born in 1937, was a prominent Navajo activist and advocate for Native American rights. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Navajo Nation's judicial system and worked tirelessly to promote self-determination and sovereignty for the Navajo people.
People
Tsosie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tsosie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tsosie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tsosie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tsosie 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 Tsosie a common name?
We classify Tsosie 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, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tsosie most popular?
The single biggest year for Tsosie was 1937, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tsosie is about 81 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tsosie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tsosie 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.
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.