Tuleen
A feminine Arabic name meaning "morning light" or "dawn".
Name Census estimates that about 196 living Americans carry the first name Tuleen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tuleen today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tuleen births was 2014 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tuleen. 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 Tuleen with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
196
~ 1 in 1,748,747 Americans
Peak year
2014
17 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,364
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Tuleen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tuleen from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 110 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Tuleen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tuleen 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 Tuleen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tuleens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tuleen
The name Tuleen is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, where it is a variation of the name Thulayn or Thulain. It is derived from the Arabic word "thuluth," which means "one-third." The name likely finds its roots in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in areas with strong Arabic cultural influences.
In Islamic tradition, the name Tuleen is sometimes associated with the concept of the "third heaven," which is mentioned in the Quran. However, there is no direct reference to this name in Islamic scriptures or other religious texts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tuleen can be traced back to the 9th century CE, when a woman named Tuleen bint Abi Bakr al-Siddiq was mentioned in historical records as a prominent scholar and student of the Islamic prophet Muhammad's companion, Aisha.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tuleen. One of the most renowned is Tuleen al-Rashid (1190-1249), a Kurdish poet and philosopher who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate. Her works were highly acclaimed for their depth and eloquence, and she was celebrated as a influential figure in the literary and intellectual circles of her time.
Another notable Tuleen was Tuleen al-Duri (1906-1988), an Iraqi archaeologist and historian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. Her excavations and research shed light on the rich cultural heritage of the region, and she was widely respected for her expertise.
In the realm of music, Tuleen al-Attar (1935-2012) was a prominent Syrian singer and composer. She was renowned for her powerful voice and her ability to bring traditional Arabic music to a wider audience. Her performances and recordings have left a lasting legacy in the world of Middle Eastern music.
Tuleen al-Sayed (1949-2010) was an Egyptian actress and activist who was celebrated for her roles in numerous films and television shows. She was also known for her involvement in various social and humanitarian causes, particularly advocating for women's rights and education in the Arab world.
While the name Tuleen may have originated from the Arabic language and culture, it has since been adopted and used in various parts of the world, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. However, its rich historical and cultural roots can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region, where it has held significance and meaning for centuries.
People
Tuleen + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tuleen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tuleen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 196 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tuleen 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 1,748,747 US residents.
Is Tuleen a common name?
We classify Tuleen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tuleen most popular?
The single biggest year for Tuleen was 2014, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tuleen 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 Tuleen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tuleen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tuleen in the SSA data are female. 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 Tuleen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tuleen 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 Tuleen 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 named Tuleen?
Find out how many Americans are named Tuleen on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.