Tulip
Unexplained, but possibly a late formation from tulip.
Every Tulip since 2006 — 302 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tulip
Tulip is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,095 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 302 American babies have been named Tulip. Its peak came in 2018, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tulip stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tulip year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,095 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,776 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,537 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,621 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,225 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,151 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,895 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,449 |
| 2017 | 21 | #6,024 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,799 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,443 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,868 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,572 |
| 2012 | 13 | #9,081 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,269 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #17,150 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,501 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,367 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tulip mean?
Unexplained, but possibly a late formation from tulip.
How popular is the name Tulip in 2025?
Tulip ranked #6,095 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tulip?
302 babies have been named Tulip in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tulip most popular?
Tulip peaked in 2018, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Tulip a boy or girl name?
Tulip is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tulip rising or falling?
Tulip is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.