Tuesday
Tuesday is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tīw's day, dedicated to the ancient Germanic god of war and sky.
Origin and history
Tuesday is an English vocabulary name derived from the day of the week, named after the Norse/Germanic god of war, Tīw. It gained moderate recognition as a unique modern given name in the 20th century. In the U.S., it remains a distinctive, uncommon choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,571 babies in the United States have been named Tuesday since 1880. It ranks #3481 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2015.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.1 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 543 |
| 1970-1980 | 593 |
| 1980-1990 | 456 |
| 1990-2000 | 387 |
| 2000-2010 | 267 |
| 2010-2019 | 221 |
| 2020-2029 | 86 |
Famous people named Tuesday
- Tuesday Weld: Actress
- Tuesday Knight: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Old English 'Tīwesdæg', meaning the day of Tīw, who was the Germanic equivalent of Mars.
- American actress Tuesday Weld helped popularize the name as a given name in 20th-century popular culture.