Tunis, of Latin origin, means 'from Tunisia'. This name is derived from the ancient city-state of Tunes, now known as Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. It was originally used as a surname but has become more popular as a given name in recent years. The name Tunis is often associated with its namesake city and country, rich in history and culture.
Between the years of 1913 and 1954, there were a total of 153 babies named Tunis born annually in unspecified locations. The number of births varied each year, ranging from a low of 5 births (in 1913, 1928, and 1930) to a high of 14 births in 1915. The peak birth years for the name Tunis were 1915, 1920-1922, and 1954 with totals of 14, 8, 8, 8, and 6 respectively. After a dip in births from 1932 to 1941 (with no data for the years between), there was another spike in Tunis births in 1954.