Tulsi
From Hindi तुलसी (tulsī, “holy basil”), from Sanskrit तुलसी (tulasī).
Every Tulsi since 1987 — 600 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tulsi
Tulsi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,162 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 600 American babies have been named Tulsi. Its peak came in 2024, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Tulsi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tulsi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,162 |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,108 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,240 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,287 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,083 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,638 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,568 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,113 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,571 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,953 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,444 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,898 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,893 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,870 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,343 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,252 |
| 2009 | 7 | #15,131 |
| 2008 | 12 | #10,042 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,568 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,214 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,408 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,641 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,556 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,081 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,698 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,733 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,243 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,204 |
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Famous people named Tulsi
- Tulsi Giri Politician · 1926–2018
- Tulsi Gabbard Politician · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tulsi mean?
From Hindi तुलसी (tulsī, “holy basil”), from Sanskrit तुलसी (tulasī).
How popular is the name Tulsi in 2025?
Tulsi ranked #4,162 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tulsi?
600 babies have been named Tulsi in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tulsi most popular?
Tulsi peaked in 2024, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Tulsi a boy or girl name?
Tulsi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tulsi rising or falling?
Tulsi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tulsi?
Well-known people named Tulsi include Tulsi Giri (politician), Tulsi Gabbard (politician).