Tunde

Tunde is a boy's name of African origin meaning “returns.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2010.

Tunde at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“returns”

About the name Tunde

Tunde belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “returns” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Tunde first appears in Social Security records in 1988. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7211 in 1988, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 6 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tunde in US records

First recorded (US)
1988
Best US rank
#7211 in 1988
Peak year
1988
Total since 1880
6

Tunde in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2010
Best rank
#4678 in 2010
Babies named Tunde in 2010
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tunde mean?

Tunde means “returns” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tunde a boy or girl name?

Tunde is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2010.

What origin is the name Tunde?

Tunde comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Tunde?

Tunde first appears in US records in 1988. Its best-ever ranking was #7211 in 1988, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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