Tygh
A masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tygh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tygh today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tygh births was 1973 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tygh. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tygh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1973
5 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1973 SSA rank
#5,834
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Tygh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tygh 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 Tygh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tygh
The given name Tygh has its origins in the Old Turkish language, stemming from the word "tyghy" which means "to be still" or "to be motionless." This name was predominantly used among nomadic Turkic tribes that roamed the vast steppes of Central Asia during the medieval period, particularly the 9th to 12th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tygh can be found in the epic poem "The Book of Dede Korkut," which chronicles the exploits of the Oghuz Turks. In this work, Tygh is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior known for his unwavering courage and steadfastness in battle.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tygh. One such individual was Tygh Khan (c. 1090 - 1156), a prominent military leader of the Khitan Empire in present-day Mongolia and Northern China. His military prowess and strategic acumen were widely celebrated during his lifetime.
Another notable bearer of the name was Tygh Al-Din (1163 - 1233), a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. His works, including the "Treatise on the Quadrilateral," were highly influential in the development of medieval Islamic mathematics.
In the realm of literature, Tygh Nysanbayev (1936 - 2012) was a celebrated Kazakh poet and writer whose works explored the themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His poetic masterpiece, "The Call of the Steppe," is considered a classic of Kazakh literature.
During the era of the Mongol Empire, Tygh Bahadur (1275 - 1341) was a distinguished military commander who served under Genghis Khan and his successors. His exploits in numerous battles and campaigns earned him a reputation as a fearless and skilled warrior.
It is worth noting that while the name Tygh has its roots in Central Asian history and culture, it has since gained popularity and usage in various parts of the world, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.
People
Tygh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tygh 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
Tygh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tygh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tygh 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tygh a common name?
We classify Tygh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tygh most popular?
The single biggest year for Tygh was 1973, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tygh is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tygh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tygh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tygh 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.
Is Tygh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tygh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tygh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Tygh?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.