Find out how popular the first name Tyann has been for the last 44 years (from 1975 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tyann by gender

Based on the last 44 years of data, Tyann is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tyann.

The history of the first name Tyann

The name Tyann has its origins in the ancient Celtic cultures of Western Europe, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "tuann," which means "chief" or "leader." This root word is also found in various other Celtic names, such as Tuathal and Tuathail.

In the early medieval period, the name Tyann was particularly popular among the Britons and the Gaels of Scotland and Ireland. It was often given to boys born into noble or aristocratic families, as a reflection of the parents' aspirations for their child to grow up to become a respected leader or warrior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tyann appears in the 6th century CE, in the Welsh chronicle known as the "Annales Cambriae." The chronicle mentions a Briton chieftain named Tyann ap Rhodri, who led his tribe in battles against the invading Anglo-Saxons.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Tyann continued to be used across various Celtic regions. Notable historical figures with this name include Tyann of Dalriada (c. 650 CE), a Scottish king who united the kingdoms of Dál Riata and Pictland, and Tyann mac Muiredaig (c. 900 CE), an Irish king of Connacht.

During the Renaissance period, the name Tyann gained some popularity among the nobility in parts of France and England, possibly due to the romanticization of Celtic culture and mythology. One notable bearer of the name was Tyann de Montfort (1473-1537), a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the Italian Wars.

In more recent centuries, the name Tyann has become less common, but it has still been used sporadically across various cultures. Some notable individuals with this name include Tyann Hubbard (1924-2008), an American jazz saxophonist, and Tyann Ferrell (1944-2003), an American actress and singer.

While the name Tyann has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, it has transcended its original linguistic and geographic boundaries to be used by people of diverse backgrounds and nationalities over the centuries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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