Girl · #8,443 in 2026

Tundra

Name: Popularity of the name Tundra in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Tundra, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

In physical geography, a tundra is a type of biome where tree growth is hindered by frigid temperatures and short growing seasons. There are three regions and associated types of tundra: Arctic, Alpine, and Antarctic.

Current Rank

#8,443

Peak Rank

#5,273 (1966)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1962

First Year

1977

Last Year

1966

Peak Year

#5273

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tundra

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

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Etymology

The word comes from the Russian "ту́ндра" ( tundra ). The first use of tundra in English was in 1824, spelled "toundra", possibly indicating borrowing from French. The origin of the Russian word is uncertain: it may be a borrowing of the word "тундар" ( tundar ) the Sámi language family word for " fell ", "elevated wasteland" or "marshy plain", from the 16th century. Some sources attribute the origin to Finnish.

The Story of Tundra

Tundra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1962, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1966, when 7 Tundras were born — ranking #5,273 that year. As of 2026, Tundra ranks #8,443 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Tundras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Tundra

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tundra is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Tendra
Tandra
Tendre
Deandra
Tantra
Tundras
Tunda
Tondre
Dendra
Dandruf
Tender
Tinder

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tundra

What does the name Tundra mean?

How popular is Tundra in 2026?

In 2026, Tundra ranks #8,443 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Tundra most popular?

Tundra reached its peak popularity in 1966, ranking #5,273 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Tundra a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Tundra is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Tundra?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tundra include Lenelle, Delonna, Daryla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tundra

Tundra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 36 births in the dataset. Tundra's peak popularity came in 1966 when it ranked #5,273. Use the chart and map above to compare Tundra'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.