Total births
258
Girls' name · since 1954
Tunya
Tunya has 258 recorded births since 1954 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1973 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 258
- total births
- 1954–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Tunya is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 258 have been recorded since 1954.
Social Security Administration records show Tunya recorded 258 times among girls since 1954, 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 1954 to 1982.
- 258 total births
- 1954–1982 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
258 girls have been named Tunya since 1954, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1982.
- 258
- total births
- 1954–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Tunya was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
26 babies were named Tunya in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Tunya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tunya's SSA record in two at 1970 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1957, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1973 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tunya at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1954
Tunya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–1982
- Peak year (1973)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Tunya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tunya's strongest decade.
138 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Tunya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s
1960s
103 births
- 1970s
1970s
138 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 138 births (53% of all-time use).
Tunya by state
Where Tunya concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 11 | 4.3% |
Illinois share of Tunya's total US births 4.3%
11 of 258 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tunya? ▼
Since 1954, Social Security records show 258 babies named Tunya. The most recent recorded year was 1982. Its busiest year on record was 1973, with 26 births.
When was Tunya most popular? ▼
Tunya was most popular in the 1970s decade with 138 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Tunya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tunya are Illinois (11 births).
How long has the name Tunya been used? ▼
Records for Tunya go back to 1954, giving 29 years of history through 1982.
What names are similar to Tunya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tunisia, Tunisha, Tunesia, Tundra, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tunya's data
- Tunya's decade-level peak was the 1970s (138 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Tunyas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Tunya
Nearby Names Like Tunya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tunya
Tunisia Girl
596 births
Tunisha Girl
301 births
Tunesia Girl
45 births
Tundra Girl
36 births
Tunja Girl
22 births
Compare Tunya side by side: Tunya vs Tunisia Tunya vs Tunisha Tunya vs Tunesia
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, 1954–1982 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tunya: Baby Name Since 1954 - 258 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tunya. 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 Tunya 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.