Tiyon
Short and strong; a variation of the Biblical name Zion.
Name Census estimates that about 266 living Americans carry the first name Tiyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tiyon today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiyon births was 1999 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiyon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
266
~ 1 in 1,288,550 Americans
Peak year
1999
22 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,002
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Tiyon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiyon from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 128 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiyon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tiyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiyon
The name Tiyon is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language and culture, with roots dating back to the classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "Tíōn," which means "honored" or "respected." This name was often given to male children as a symbol of reverence and admiration within the Greek society.
The earliest recorded instance of this name can be found in ancient Greek texts and inscriptions from the 4th century BC. One of the notable individuals bearing this name was Tiyon of Tarentum, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BC. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of geometry and his work on the theory of proportions.
During the Byzantine era, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Tiyon continued to be used, particularly among the Greek-speaking populations of the Byzantine Empire. One notable figure from this period was Tiyon of Amida, a Christian bishop and theologian who lived in the 6th century AD and played a significant role in the theological debates of his time.
In the Middle Ages, the name Tiyon found its way into various European cultures through the influence of the Byzantine Empire and the spread of Christianity. One notable bearer of this name was Tiyon of Antioch, a 12th-century crusader and military leader who participated in the Third Crusade and fought alongside Richard the Lionheart.
In the Renaissance period, the name Tiyon experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy. One of the most renowned individuals with this name was Tiyon Tasso, an Italian poet and Renaissance humanist who lived from 1544 to 1595. His epic poem "Gerusalemme Liberata" (Jerusalem Delivered) is considered a masterpiece of Italian literature.
Another notable figure from this period was Tiyon Brahe, a Danish astronomer who lived from 1546 to 1601. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is known for his highly accurate observations of celestial bodies, which paved the way for the subsequent work of Johannes Kepler and the development of modern astronomy.
Throughout history, the name Tiyon has been borne by individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and contributing to the richness and diversity of human experience.
People
Tiyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiyon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tiyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 266 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiyon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,288,550 US residents.
Is Tiyon a common name?
We classify Tiyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 269 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiyon was 1999, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiyon is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiyon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.