Tulip Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TOO-lip //ˈtuː.lɪp//
Origin: English; Persian; Dutch
Meaning: flower; cup; tulip (from Persian)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name "Tulip" derives from the Persian word "dulband," meaning "turban," which reflects the flower's shape. This term was adopted into Turkish as "tülbent" and later made its way into European languages during the 16th century, particularly through the influence of the Ottoman Empire.
The flower itself became associated with the Netherlands, where it gained immense popularity in the 17th century during the period known as "Tulip Mania," a time marked by speculative trading in tulip bulbs that significantly impacted Dutch economy and culture. Historically, tulips were cultivated in Persia as early as the 10th century and were introduced to Europe through the efforts of botanists and diplomats.
The first recorded mention of tulips in Europe occurred in the late 1500s when they were brought to the Netherlands by the botanist Carolus Clusius. By the early 1600s, tulips had become a symbol of wealth and status in Dutch society, leading to their association with luxury and opulence.
The phenomenon of Tulip Mania reached its peak around 1637, when prices for certain tulip bulbs skyrocketed, only to crash dramatically, marking one of the first recorded economic bubbles. Culturally, the tulip has been embraced in various artistic expressions, symbolizing beauty, love, and transience.
In literature and art, tulips often represent the fleeting nature of life, a theme prevalent in Dutch still-life paintings of the 17th century. The name "Tulip" has also been used in various forms across cultures, although it remains primarily associated with the flower itself.
The enduring appeal of the tulip as a name reflects its deep-rooted connections to beauty and nature, making it a significant cultural symbol throughout history.
Fictional characters named Tulip
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Tulip is a fictional character from the comic series and animated show Infinity Train. She is a determined and resourceful girl who embarks on a journey of self-discovery aboard a mysterious train.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tulip was first seen in the United States in 2006.
Tulip has ranked as high as #7494 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Tulip has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tulip is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tulip was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tulip.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 20 |
| 2024 | 22 | 22 |
| 2023 | 23 | 23 |
| 2022 | 23 | 23 |
| 2021 | 25 | 25 |
| 2020 | 25 | 25 |
| 2019 | 28 | 28 |
| 2018 | 32 | 32 |
| 2017 | 21 | 21 |
| 2016 | 8 | 8 |
| 2015 | 12 | 12 |
| 2014 | 9 | 9 |
| 2013 | 12 | 12 |
| 2012 | 13 | 13 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 | 6 |
| 2006 | 9 | 9 |
Top States for Tulip (2022)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |