Tuson
A boy's name of Native American origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Tuson hit its peak of 5 births in 1980, American naming was shifting away from mid-century classics toward more individualistic, expressive choices.
Today, Tuson reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Tuson is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tuson is a boy's baby name of Native American origin, a variant spelling of Tucson, from the O'odham word meaning "at the base of the black hill." Tucson, Arizona, sits in the Sonoran Desert and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in North America.
Grounded and sun-warmed, Tuson is a name that carries the ancient desert landscape of the American Southwest — rugged, enduring, and deeply rooted.
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Tuson is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Native American naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Tuson creates its characteristic grounded, surname-style quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tuson has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | #7239 | — |
The Story of Tuson
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1980, Tuson is a Gen X staple. Boys named Tuson are most likely born between 1980 and 1980.
How rare is Tuson?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tuson is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1980, peaked in the 1980s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1980–1980)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 | #7239 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–1980