Tsering
Primarily a girl's name of Tibetan origin with 85 recorded births. Also given to 33 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A unisex given name.
Tsering is a unisex baby name of Tibetan origin, meaning 'long life' or 'prosperous life,' from tshe (life) and ring (long). It is one of the most beloved names in Tibetan Buddhist culture, given in hope that the child will live a long and healthy life.
Tsering appears in Tibetan, Sherpa, Bhutanese, and Buddhist communities across the Himalayas and in diaspora communities worldwide. It is a name that carries the spiritual depth of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy — the wish for a full, flourishing life.
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In the American context, Tsering is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2000–2017). Its Tibetan 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 85 total births, Tsering 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
Popularity Over Time
Tsering has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2000.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 40 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 45 | — |
The Story of Tsering
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Tsering is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Tsering are most likely born between 2000 and 2017.
How rare is Tsering?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tsering is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2000s with 45 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Tsering by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2000–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | #12637 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18908 |
| 2014 | 5 | #19014 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14489 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16622 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12204 |
| 2008 | 7 | #15290 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20359 |
| 2006 | 7 | #15048 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15971 |
| 2003 | 5 | #18251 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11992 |
| 2000 | 7 | #13071 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tsering as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Tsering has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 33 births since 2007.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2017