Tushig
A Mongolian name with various meanings like "upright" or "just".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Tushig. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tushig today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tushig births was 2020 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tushig. 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 Tushig. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2020
6 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,018
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Tushig: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tushig 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 Tushig during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tushig
The given name Tushig has its origins in the Mongolian language and culture, tracing back to the medieval period in Central Asia. It is derived from the Mongolian word "tushikh," which translates to "to shine" or "to glow." This name likely emerged during the reign of the Mongol Empire, which spanned across a vast territory from the 13th to the 14th century.
Tushig is believed to have first appeared in historical records and ancient texts from the Mongol Empire era. Some scholars suggest that it may have been used as a name for newborn children born during auspicious celestial events or under the light of a bright moon, symbolizing the desire for the child to shine brightly in life.
The earliest known historical figure with the name Tushig was a Mongolian military commander who served under Genghis Khan in the early 13th century. He is mentioned in several chronicles detailing the Mongol conquests and military campaigns across Asia and Europe.
Another notable bearer of the name was Tushig Bayartu, a renowned Mongolian poet and writer who lived during the 17th century. His works, which celebrated the beauty of the Mongolian landscape and the richness of its culture, are considered literary treasures in Mongolia.
In the 18th century, Tushig Tseren was a revered Buddhist monk and scholar who authored numerous religious texts and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Mongolian Buddhism. He is remembered for his wisdom and teachings, which inspired many monks and laypeople alike.
Tushig Otgon, born in 1892, was a prominent Mongolian politician and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating Mongolia's independence from China in the early 20th century. He served as the country's first Prime Minister and worked tirelessly to establish Mongolia as a sovereign nation on the international stage.
Tushig Natsagdorj, born in 1906, was a renowned Mongolian artist and painter known for his vibrant depictions of the Mongolian landscape and nomadic life. His artworks are celebrated for capturing the essence of Mongolian culture and have been exhibited in museums around the world.
While the name Tushig has its roots in the Mongolian language and culture, it has also been adopted and used by various ethnic groups and communities across Central Asia, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and historical interactions within the region.
People
Tushig + 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
Tushig: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tushig?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tushig 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Tushig a common name?
We classify Tushig as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tushig most popular?
The single biggest year for Tushig was 2020, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tushig is about 6 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 Tushig in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tushig a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tushig 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 Tushig still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tushig 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 Tushig 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 Tushig as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.