Tuere
A girl's name of African origin with 103 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Tuere is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1971 to 1983, Tuere has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Tuere is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tuere is a girl's baby name of African origin, possibly from Swahili or Yoruba naming traditions, carrying meanings related to 'honor' or as a name from the Yoruba tradition. It is also a given name found in West African diaspora communities in the United States.
Tuere has a distinctive, flowing quality with the open -e ending that gives it a naturally melodic character. Its rarity in mainstream American naming makes it a genuinely distinctive choice with authentic African heritage.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Tuere is rooted in the African tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1971 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Tuere’s rarity (103 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tuere has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1971.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 88 | — |
The Story of Tuere
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1973, Tuere is a Gen X staple. Girls named Tuere are most likely born between 1971 and 1983.
How rare is Tuere?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tuere is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1971, peaked in the 1970s with 88 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tuere by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 1971–1983)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 | #11987 |
| 1982 | 5 | #12231 |
| 1981 | 5 | #12095 |
| 1979 | 9 | #7291 |
| 1978 | 6 | #9689 |
| 1977 | 8 | #7525 |
| 1976 | 15 | #4347 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5964 |
| 1974 | 6 | #8701 |
| 1973 | 19 | #3474 |
| 1972 | 10 | #5453 |
| 1971 | 5 | #9575 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–1983