UK boy's name
Tunde
A masculine Yoruba name meaning "he comes back".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tunde is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tunde popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. 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.
Tunde is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tunde. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tunde ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Tunde.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tunde as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tunde mean?
The given name Tunde originates from the Yoruba language, which is spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria and neighboring areas of West Africa. The name dates back several centuries to the Yoruba people's history and cultural traditions.
Tunde is derived from the Yoruba words "ọmọ ṫuntun," which translates to "the new child" or "the new arrival." This name was commonly given to children born after a significant event or during a particularly auspicious time, signifying a fresh start and new beginnings.
In ancient Yoruba texts and oral traditions, the name Tunde is mentioned in various contexts, often associated with stories of birth, renewal, and hope. It was a name bestowed upon children to symbolize the joy and blessings they brought to their families and communities.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tunde can be found in the 16th century, when a Yoruba prince named Tunde Ibadan was born in the city of Ibadan, which later became a prominent center of Yoruba culture and tradition.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tunde. Among them are:
1. Tunde Idiagbon (1943-1998), a Nigerian military officer and politician who served as the Chief of Staff Supreme Headquarters during the military regime of Muhammadu Buhari in the 1980s.
2. Tunde Bakare (born 1955), a Nigerian pastor, activist, and founder of the Latter Rain Assembly, a prominent Pentecostal church in Lagos.
3. Tunde Kelani (born 1948), a Nigerian filmmaker and cinematographer known for his contributions to the Nollywood film industry and his advocacy for African storytelling.
4. Tunde Disu (born 1955), a Nigerian music composer, producer, and musician who has worked with several notable artists and contributed to the development of Nigerian popular music.
5. Tunde Fatunde (born 1967), a Nigerian-American actor and director who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Wire" and "Luke Cage."
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Tunde throughout history, each making significant contributions in their respective fields and representing the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the Yoruba people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tunde by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tunde 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 | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
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- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
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- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tunde: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tunde in the UK right now?
In 2010, Tunde was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tunde most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Tunde in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tunde?
A masculine Yoruba name meaning "he comes back".
How many people are called Tunde in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tunde across the 1 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.