Total births
240
Boys' name · since 1970
Tushar
240 babies named Tushar in U.S. Social Security records since 1970, with the highest year being 2003. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 240
- total births
- 1970–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Tushar is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 240 have been recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Tushar recorded 240 times among boys since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2014.
- 240 total births
- 1970–2014 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
240 boys have been named Tushar since 1970, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2014.
- 240
- total births
- 1970–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Tushar was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
21 babies were named Tushar in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Tushar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tushar's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tushar at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Tushar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2014
- Peak year (2003)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Tushar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tushar's strongest decade.
110 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Tushar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
- 1980s 28
1980s
28 births
- 1990s
1990s
61 births
- 2000s
2000s
110 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 110 births (46% of all-time use).
Tushar by state
Where Tushar concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 2.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 2.1% |
California share of Tushar's total US births 2.1%
Even split
5 of 240 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tushar? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 240 babies named Tushar. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 21 births.
When was Tushar most popular? ▼
Tushar was most popular in the 2000s decade with 110 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Tushar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tushar are California (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Tushar been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tushar since 1970 -- 45 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Tushar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tustin, Tushig, Tuson, Tuscan. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tushar's data
- Tushar's decade-level peak was the 2000s (110 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tushars (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Tushar
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tushar
Compare Tushar side by side: Tushar vs Tustin Tushar vs Tushig Tushar vs Tuson
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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, 1970–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tushar: Baby Name Since 1970 - 240 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tushar. 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 Tushar 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.