Tulon
A Basque masculine name meaning "meeting place" or "gathering".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Tulon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tulon today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tulon births was 1917 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tulon. 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 Tulon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#3,935
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Tulon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tulon 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 Tulon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tulon
The given name Tulon finds its origins in ancient Mesopotamia, tracing back to the Sumerian and Akkadian civilizations of the 3rd millennium BC. It is derived from the Sumerian word "tu-lu-nu," which means "to shine" or "to radiate." This name was likely given to individuals who were believed to possess a radiant or luminous presence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tulon can be found in the Sumerian King List, an ancient manuscript detailing the rulers of various Sumerian city-states. The list mentions a king named Tulon who ruled over the city of Uruk around 2700 BC. However, the historical accuracy of this entry is debated among scholars.
In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, Tulon was also the name of a minor deity associated with the sun and celestial bodies. This deity was often depicted carrying a staff or scepter, symbolizing authority and power. References to Tulon can be found in cuneiform inscriptions and clay tablets from the region.
During the Neo-Assyrian Period (934-609 BC), the name Tulon gained popularity among the ruling elite. One notable figure was Tulon-shum-iddin, a prominent governor and military commander who served under the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal in the 7th century BC.
In the medieval period, the name Tulon resurfaced in various regions of the Middle East and North Africa. For instance, Tulon ibn Ismail was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Persia who lived during the 10th century AD. His works significantly influenced the development of Persian literature and Islamic mysticism.
Another historical figure bearing the name Tulon was Tulon al-Andalusi, a mathematician and astronomer from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain) who lived in the 11th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and algebra, and his works were widely studied in medieval Europe.
In the Byzantine Empire, Tulon Palaiologos was a prominent military commander and statesman who served under Emperor Andronikos II in the early 14th century. He played a crucial role in defending the empire against invasions and is remembered for his strategic prowess.
While the name Tulon has fallen out of common usage in modern times, it remains an intriguing historical name with deep roots in ancient civilizations and cultures. Its connection to celestial symbolism and the concept of radiance has made it a unique and fascinating name throughout the ages.
People
Tulon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tulon 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
Tulon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tulon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tulon 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 - US residents.
Is Tulon a common name?
We classify Tulon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Tulon most popular?
The single biggest year for Tulon was 1917, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tulon is about 0 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 Tulon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tulon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tulon 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 Tulon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tulon 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 Tulon 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 Americans are named Tulon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.