Tujuan
A Malay name meaning "purpose, aim, goal, or objective".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tujuan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tujuan today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tujuan births was 1976 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tujuan. 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 Tujuan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1976
5 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1976 SSA rank
#6,450
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Tujuan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tujuan 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 Tujuan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tujuan
The name Tujuan is of Indonesian origin, derived from the Malay and Indonesian word "tujuan" which means "goal" or "purpose." It is believed that the name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Muslim communities within Indonesia and Malaysia.
In Indonesian culture, names often hold deep symbolic meanings, reflecting the hopes and aspirations of parents for their children. The name Tujuan may have been chosen to convey the idea of having a clear purpose or direction in life, serving as a guiding principle for the child's journey.
While there are no known ancient texts or historical records specifically mentioning the name Tujuan, its etymology can be traced back to the Malay language, which has been spoken in the region for centuries. The earliest recorded examples of the name's usage are relatively recent, likely emerging in the late 20th century.
Notable individuals who have carried the name Tujuan include:
1. Tujuan Pramudita (born 1987), an Indonesian actress and model who has appeared in several television series and films.
2. Tujuan Hidayat (born 1992), an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Persija Jakarta.
3. Tujuan Rizal (born 1995), an Indonesian entrepreneur and social media influencer known for his advocacy work in youth empowerment.
4. Tujuan Anwar (born 1988), an Indonesian writer and poet whose works explore themes of identity, culture, and self-discovery.
5. Tujuan Suharto (born 1990), an Indonesian environmentalist and activist who has led campaigns to protect rainforests and promote sustainable living.
While the name Tujuan may be relatively new in its usage, its meaning and symbolism resonate deeply with the cultural values and aspirations of the Indonesian people, representing a desire for purpose, direction, and fulfillment in life's journey.
People
Tujuan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tujuan 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
Tujuan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tujuan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tujuan 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 Tujuan a common name?
We classify Tujuan 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 Tujuan most popular?
The single biggest year for Tujuan was 1976, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tujuan is about 47 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 Tujuan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tujuan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tujuan 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 Tujuan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tujuan 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 Tujuan 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 Tujuan as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Tujuan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.