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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Tulsen — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Tulsa|Tulsi
ScandinavianBoy↑↑ Surging

Tulsen

TOOL-sen · 2 syllables

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#4677
↑↑ Surging
#4677
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 15
Peak rank
#4677 in 2024
5yr change
+194 ranks
Birth frequency
6.1 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20232024

Rank #4677 · Rising since 2023

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scandinavian boy names
Tulsen

Popularity score: 15  ·  SSA Rank: #4677

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+194 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
10 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ScandinavianNorseModernStrong2-syllableMasculineContemporaryRareSurname-styleRising trend
STRONG
High confidence

Tulsen is a Scandinavian boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4677 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +194 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4677 · very rare
Tulsen at a Glance
Meaning:From Norse origins, likely derived from elements meaning 'Thor's people' or 'thunder-related.' A modern invention blending Scandinavian tradition with contemporary naming trends.
Language root:Old Norse · Germanic
Peak rank:#4677 in 2024
5yr change:+194 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
TollsenTilsonTuscanTorstenTorson
Similar Style
Soren◈Stellan◈Kasper◈HenrikBjorn
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tulsen
Soren◈Stellan◈ViggoLeifAkselMilo◈LeoAtlas◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Tulsen · Overview
Summary

Tulsen is a Scandinavian boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4677 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Tulsen scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 194 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Strong character
Tulsen carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Tulsen is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
tulsen.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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