Boy · #3,681 in 2026

Tsosie

Tsosie is a surname, derived from the Navajo word tsʼósí, meaning "slender" or "slim" and may refer to:Ernie Tsosie, half of the Navajo comedy duo James & Ernie Krystal Tsosie, Navajo geneticist Leonard Tsosie, American politician Myron Tsosie, American politician Rebecca Tsosie, American jurist Ellavina Tsosie Perkins, Navajo linguist Steven Tsosie Plummer (1944-2005), first Navajo bishop of the…

Current Rank
#3,681
Peak Rank
#3,175 (1937)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1937
First Year
1950
Last Year
1937
Peak Year
#3175
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tsosie

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Tsosie is a surname, derived from the Navajo word tsʼósí, meaning "slender" or "slim" and may refer to:Ernie Tsosie, half of the Navajo comedy duo James & Ernie Krystal Tsosie, Navajo geneticist Leonard Tsosie, American politician Myron Tsosie, American politician Rebecca Tsosie, American jurist Ellavina Tsosie Perkins, Navajo linguist Steven Tsosie Plummer (1944-2005), first Navajo bishop of the…

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The Story of Tsosie

Tsosie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1937, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1937, when 6 Tsosies were born — ranking #3,175 that year. As of 2026, Tsosie ranks #3,681 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Tsosies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tsosie

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tsosie

What does the name Tsosie mean?
Tsosie is a surname, derived from the Navajo word tsʼósí, meaning "slender" or "slim" and may refer to:Ernie Tsosie, half of the Navajo comedy duo James & Ernie Krystal Tsosie, Navajo geneticist Leonard Tsosie, American politician Myron Tsosie, American politician Rebecca Tsosie, American jurist Ellavina Tsosie Perkins, Navajo linguist Steven Tsosie Plummer (1944-2005), first Navajo bishop of the…
How popular is Tsosie in 2026?
In 2026, Tsosie ranks #3,681 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tsosie most popular?
Tsosie reached its peak popularity in 1937, ranking #3,175 that year with 6 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Tsosie most popular?
Tsosie has historically been most popular in Arizona. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tsosie.
Is Tsosie a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tsosie is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Tsosie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tsosie include Rolley, Tip, Edo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tsosie

Tsosie is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Tsosie's peak popularity came in 1937 when it ranked #3,175. Use the chart and map above to compare Tsosie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.