Tuguldur
A Mongolian name meaning "brave eagle".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Tuguldur. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tuguldur today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tuguldur births was 2017 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tuguldur. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Tuguldur with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tuguldur. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2017
6 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,117
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Tuguldur: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tuguldur 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 Tuguldur 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 Tuguldur
The name Tuguldur has its origins in the Mongolian culture, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in the region that is now modern-day Mongolia. The name is derived from the Mongolian word "tugul," which means "eternal" or "everlasting," and the suffix "-dur," which is a common Mongolian name ending.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tuguldur can be found in the Secret History of the Mongols, a historical chronicle written in the 13th century that details the life and reign of Genghis Khan. This text mentions a warrior named Tuguldur who was a close companion of Genghis Khan and played a significant role in the Mongol conquests.
In the 14th century, a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar named Tuguldur Tsogt lived in Mongolia. He was known for his contributions to the propagation of Buddhism in the region and for his writings on Buddhist philosophy and teachings.
During the 16th century, a Mongolian prince named Tuguldur Khan ruled over a significant portion of present-day Inner Mongolia in China. He was known for his military prowess and for his efforts to maintain Mongolian independence amidst the growing influence of the Ming Dynasty in China.
In the 18th century, a Mongolian nobleman named Tuguldur Tserendorj was a prominent figure in the court of the Qing Dynasty in China. He served as a diplomat and advisor to the Qing emperors and played a crucial role in maintaining peaceful relations between the Qing Empire and the Mongolian tribes.
Another notable figure with the name Tuguldur was Tuguldur Tsydenov, a 19th-century Mongolian writer and poet. He was known for his works that celebrated Mongolian culture and traditions and for his efforts to preserve the Mongolian language and literature.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Tuguldur, which has a rich heritage and significance in Mongolian culture and history.
People
Tuguldur + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tuguldur 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
Tuguldur: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tuguldur?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tuguldur 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 Tuguldur a common name?
We classify Tuguldur 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 Tuguldur most popular?
The single biggest year for Tuguldur was 2017, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tuguldur is about 9 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 Tuguldur in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tuguldur a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tuguldur 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 Tuguldur still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tuguldur 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 Tuguldur 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 are called Tuguldur?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.