Tuesday
Every Tuesday since 1945 — 2,571 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tuesday
Tuesday is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,808 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 2,571 American babies have been named Tuesday. Its peak came in 1966, when 74 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tuesday stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tuesday year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,808 |
| 2024 | 8 | #12,069 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,607 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,492 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,388 |
| 2020 | 9 | #11,017 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,966 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,988 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,516 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,646 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,588 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,192 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,999 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,103 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,135 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,599 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,471 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,428 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,800 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,946 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,250 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,954 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,576 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,753 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,559 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,073 |
| 1995 | 42 | #2,877 |
| 1990 | 34 | #3,292 |
| 1985 | 29 | #3,165 |
| 1980 | 51 | #2,066 |
| 1975 | 46 | #1,961 |
| 1970 | 72 | #1,443 |
| 1965 | 57 | #1,485 |
| 1960 | 21 | #2,721 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,183 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Tuesday
- Tuesday Weld Actor · b. 1943
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tuesday in 2025?
Tuesday ranked #6,808 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tuesday?
2,571 babies have been named Tuesday in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tuesday most popular?
Tuesday peaked in 1966, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Tuesday a boy or girl name?
Tuesday is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tuesday rising or falling?
Tuesday is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tuesday?
Well-known people named Tuesday include Tuesday Weld (actor).