Tanuj

A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 70 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Tanuj is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'son, offspring, one born of the body.' It is a traditional name in Hindu culture expressing the joy and continuity of new life.

Used widely across India, Tanuj is a name that speaks directly to the miracle of birth — a son celebrated as a continuation of family and lineage. Its warm, smooth sound travels easily across cultures.

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In the American context, Tanuj is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1999–2016). Its Sanskrit roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.

With 70 total births, Tanuj exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1999

2007

Peak

10 births

1999

First recorded

18 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Tanuj has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1999.

First appeared: 1999Peak: 2007 (10 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tanuj
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	26	#11785	▼
2000s	36	#10413	▲
1990s	8	#7791	—

The Story of Tanuj

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2007, Tanuj is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Tanuj are most likely born between 1999 and 2016.

How rare is Tanuj?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tanuj is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2000s with 36 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Tanuj by the numbers

Would fill 1 school bus

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(10 years, 1999–2016)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tanuj
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2016	5	#13958	-3 (-37.5%)
2014	8	#9523	0
2013	8	#9555	+3 (60.0%)
2011	5	#14105	-5 (-50.0%)
2007	10	#8093	+5 (100.0%)
2006	5	#13783	0
2005	5	#13133	-3 (-37.5%)
2004	8	#8825	0
2001	8	#8231	0
1999	8	#7791	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tanuj a boy's or girl's name?

Tanuj is primarily a boy's name.

When was Tanuj most popular?

Tanuj reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 10 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Tanuj?

Tanuj is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 70 babies in the U.S. since 1999. Its peak was in 2007.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2016