Tuesday Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTOOZ-day / /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/English; Latin
Meaning
English: day of the week; Latin: second day
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tuesday is derived from Old English 'Tiwesdæg', meaning 'Tiw's day', named after the Norse god Tiw (or Tyr), associated with war and law. In Latin, it is known as 'dies Martis', referring to Mars, the Roman god of war. The name has been used in English-speaking cultures since the Middle Ages, often as a given name for girls. It reflects a trend of using weekday names for children, which has gained popularity in modern times.
Trend Summary
The name Tuesday has seen a rise in usage as a unique and modern choice for girls in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tuesday was first seen in the United States in 1945. Tuesday has ranked as high as #995 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Tuesday has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tuesday (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 47 |
| 1962 | 70 |
| 1963 | 46 |
| 1964 | 59 |
| 1965 | 57 |
| 1966 | 74 |
| 1967 | 42 |
| 1968 | 68 |
| 1969 | 59 |
| 1970 | 72 |
| 1971 | 64 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 70 |
| 1974 | 57 |
| 1975 | 46 |
| 1976 | 59 |
| 1977 | 62 |
| 1978 | 61 |
| 1979 | 46 |
| 1980 | 51 |
| 1981 | 51 |
| 1982 | 55 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1984 | 44 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 52 |
| 1989 | 55 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 49 |
| 1992 | 49 |
| 1993 | 50 |
| 1994 | 40 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 8 |