Tushar

A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 240 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Fewer than 240 Americans have ever been named Tushar. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and peaked modestly at 21 births in 2003 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.

Tushar is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Tushar is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'winter' or 'cold' or 'fine drops of water' — from Sanskrit tushara, describing frost, snow, or cold mist. It evokes the crystalline beauty of winter mornings.

Tushar is a popular name in India and South Asian communities, appreciated for its poetic, seasonal imagery. It's a name that suggests clarity, freshness, and the quiet beauty of a cold, crisp day — perfect for a child born in winter.

EtymologyShow more

Tushar first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1970. Arriving in the 1970s, Tushar appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.

Its Sanskrit classification suggests a path from sanskrit linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

240

Total births

Since 1970

2003

Peak

21 births

1970

First recorded

45 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Tushar has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1970.

First appeared: 1970Peak: 2003 (21 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tushar
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	17	#12834	▼
2000s	110	#6568	▲
1990s	61	#6992	▲
1980s	28	#5810	▲
1970s	24	#5456	—

The Story of Tushar

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2003, Tushar is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Tushar are most likely born between 1993 and 2013.

How rare is Tushar?

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

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1970, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 110 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Tushar by the numbers

Would fill 5 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(26 years, 1970–2014)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tushar
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2014	5	#13913	0
2013	5	#13917	-2 (-28.6%)
2010	7	#10671	-1 (-12.5%)
2008	8	#9803	+2 (33.3%)
2006	6	#11950	-8 (-57.1%)
2005	14	#5853	-6 (-30.0%)
2004	20	#4403	-1 (-4.8%)
2003	21	#4101	+5 (31.3%)
2002	16	#4896	+3 (23.1%)
2001	13	#5650	+1 (8.3%)
2000	12	#5890	+3 (33.3%)
1999	9	#7083	0
1998	9	#6800	+1 (12.5%)
1997	8	#7240	-2 (-20.0%)
1996	10	#5949	-3 (-23.1%)
1995	13	#4768	+7 (116.7%)
1994	6	#8736	0
1992	6	#8371	-1 (-14.3%)
1986	7	#5896	+2 (40.0%)
1984	5	#7273	-2 (-28.6%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tushar is primarily a boy's name.

When was Tushar most popular?

Tushar reached its peak popularity in 2003 with 21 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Tushar?

Tushar is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 240 babies in the U.S. since 1970. Its peak was in 2003.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1970–2014