UK girl's name
Tullulah
A Native American feminine name meaning "to be serene and tranquil".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tullulah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tullulah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4686, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 8 births.
This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2005 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Tullulah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tullulah ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 8 girls were registered as Tullulah.
- • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tullulah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4686
2019
Births in 2019
4
Latest year
Peak year
2012
8 births
Estimated living
34
2026
Meaning
What does Tullulah mean?
The name Tullulah is believed to have its origins in the Choctaw language, spoken by the Choctaw people, a Native American tribe that originally inhabited the Southeastern United States. The name is thought to be derived from the Choctaw word "tulluwah," which means "to dance" or "to leap."
In the Choctaw culture, dancing held significant cultural and spiritual importance, often being incorporated into various ceremonies and celebrations. The name Tullulah may have been given to children as a symbolic representation of their ability to dance and celebrate life, or as a wish for them to possess a joyful and energetic spirit.
While the exact origins of the name are not entirely clear, it is believed to have been in use among the Choctaw people for centuries, possibly dating back to the pre-colonial era. However, there are no known records of the name appearing in historical texts or religious scriptures from that time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tullulah was in 1917, when American actress Tullulah Bankhead was born. Tullulah Bankhead (1917-1968) was a renowned stage and screen actress known for her bold personality and unconventional lifestyle. She was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry during the 1930s and 1940s.
Another notable figure with the name Tullulah was Tullulah Belle Van Landingham (1834-1931), an American pioneer and frontierswoman who played a significant role in the settlement of the American West. She was born in Kentucky and later moved to Missouri, where she helped establish a new community.
In the literary world, Tullulah Bankhead's daughter, Tullulah Bankhead Somer (1951-1990), was a writer and editor who worked for various publishing houses. She published several books, including a biography of her mother.
Another person with the name Tullulah was Tullulah Darling (1905-1985), an American actress and dancer who appeared in several Broadway productions and films during the 1920s and 1930s.
Lastly, Tullulah Bedford (1916-2001) was a British actress and dancer who had a successful career on stage and in television, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s.
While the name Tullulah has its roots in the Choctaw culture, it has gained recognition and popularity among various cultures and ethnicities over time, with individuals from different backgrounds embracing the unique and melodic sound of the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tullulah over time
The chart below shows babies named Tullulah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tullulah, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2019, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tullulah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tullulah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4673 | 31 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tullulah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tullulah in the UK right now?
In 2019, Tullulah was ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Tullulah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 8 babies registered as Tullulah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tullulah?
A Native American feminine name meaning "to be serene and tranquil".
How many people are called Tullulah in the UK?
A total of 34 babies have been registered as Tullulah across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.