Tyion
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Thai or Old English words.
Name Census estimates that about 360 living Americans carry the first name Tyion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyion today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyion births was 2006 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyion. 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
360
~ 1 in 952,095 Americans
Peak year
2006
27 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,892
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Tyion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyion from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 155 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyion 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 Tyion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyions live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyion
The given name Tyion has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around the 3rd millennium BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "ti-un," which translates to "life-giver" or "one who brings forth life."
This name held significant cultural and religious significance in Sumerian society, where the concept of fertility and the continuation of life were highly revered. It was often bestowed upon individuals with a connection to agricultural or fertility rituals, as well as those born during times of abundant harvests or periods of prosperity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tyion can be found in the cuneiform tablets of the ancient city of Uruk, dating back to approximately 2500 BC. These tablets document the existence of a high-ranking priest or official named Tyion, who played a crucial role in the religious ceremonies and rituals of the time.
Throughout the centuries, the name Tyion has appeared in various forms and spellings across different cultures and civilizations that had contact with the Sumerian people. For instance, in the ancient Akkadian language, it was recorded as "Ti-un-nu," while in the later Babylonian era, it took the form of "Tionu."
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Tyion was a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the city of Ur during the 6th century BC. His works on astronomy, mathematics, and metaphysics were widely studied and influential in the ancient world.
During the Hellenistic period, a renowned Greek mathematician and astronomer named Tyion of Alexandria (circa 150 BC - 80 BC) made significant contributions to the understanding of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary movements.
In the realm of ancient Roman literature, a celebrated poet named Tyion Aurelius (45 AD - 120 AD) gained recognition for his evocative works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience.
The name Tyion also found its way into the annals of early Christian history, with Saint Tyion of Antioch (250 AD - 310 AD), a renowned theologian and bishop who played a crucial role in the establishment of the early Christian doctrine.
Lastly, a notable figure in the Islamic Golden Age was Tyion al-Khwarizmi (780 AD - 850 AD), a Persian scholar and mathematician whose pioneering work on algebra and algorithms had a profound impact on the development of mathematics and scientific thought.
People
Tyion + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tyion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 360 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyion 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 952,095 US residents.
Is Tyion a common name?
We classify Tyion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 364 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyion most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyion was 2006, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyion is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyion 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.