Total births
63
Girls' name · since 1975
Tulani
63 babies named Tulani in U.S. Social Security records since 1975, with the highest year being 1979. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 63
- total births
- 1975–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Tulani sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 63 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Tulani recorded 63 times among girls since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 1987.
- 63 total births
- 1975–1987 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
63 girls have been named Tulani since 1975, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1987.
- 63
- total births
- 1975–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Tulani was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
11 babies were named Tulani in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Tulani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tulani's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tulani at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Tulani popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–1987
- Peak year (1979)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Tulani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tulani's strongest decade.
38 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Tulani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
38 births
- 1980s
1980s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 38 births (60% of all-time use).
Tulani by state
Where Tulani concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 7.9% |
New York share of Tulani's total US births 7.9%
5 of 63 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tulani? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 63 babies named Tulani. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 11 births.
When was Tulani most popular? ▼
Tulani was most popular in the 1970s decade with 38 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Tulani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tulani are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Tulani been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tulani since 1975 -- 13 years through the most recent 1987 data.
What names are similar to Tulani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tula, Tulsi, Tulip, Tuleen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tulani's data
- Tulani's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (38 total births) through the 1980s (25) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Tulanis (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tulani
Nearby Names Like Tulani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tulani
Tula Girl
#4677 1,805 births
Tulsi Girl
#4077 600 births
Tulip Girl
#5761 302 births
Tuleen Girl
#8324 216 births
Tully Girl
#3944 199 births
Compare Tulani side by side: Tulani vs Tula Tulani vs Tulsi Tulani vs Tulip
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–1987 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tulani: Baby Name Since 1975 - 63 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tulani. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tulani draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.