Tyjon
A masculine name of unknown origin, potentially meaning "warrior" or "skilled fighter".
Name Census estimates that about 295 living Americans carry the first name Tyjon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyjon today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyjon births was 2000 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyjon. 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
295
~ 1 in 1,161,879 Americans
Peak year
2000
22 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,013
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Tyjon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyjon 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 171 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
Tyjon 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 Tyjon 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 Tyjon
The name Tyjon has its origins in the ancient Celtic language, tracing back to the early medieval period in the British Isles. It is believed to be derived from the Old Welsh word "tygion," which means "little chief" or "leader."
This name was particularly prevalent among the Celtic tribes of Wales and Cornwall during the 5th to 10th centuries. It was often given to the sons of chieftains or leaders, symbolizing the hope that they would grow to become respected and influential figures within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tyjon can be found in the Welsh Triads, a collection of traditional narratives that recount the exploits of legendary heroes and figures from Welsh mythology. These triads date back to the 9th century and mention a warrior named Tyjon ap Gwilym, who was renowned for his bravery in battle.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Tyjon maintained a strong presence in the Celtic regions of Britain. One notable bearer of this name was Tyjon ab Owain (1150-1220), a Welsh nobleman and military commander who played a pivotal role in the Welsh resistance against the Norman conquest.
In the 16th century, the name Tyjon gained some prominence in England, albeit with different spellings such as "Tighon" or "Tyon." One of the most famous individuals with this name was Tighon Devereux (1537-1576), an English courtier and soldier who served under Queen Elizabeth I.
Another noteworthy figure was Tyjon Gwynne (1650-1718), a Welsh clergyman and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Wales. His works, including "The History of Wales," played a significant role in preserving and documenting the rich heritage of the Welsh people.
In more recent times, the name Tyjon has experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in the United States. One prominent bearer of this name was Tyjon Crisell (1945-2009), an American actor and playwright known for his work in various stage productions and television shows.
While the name Tyjon may have evolved and taken on different spellings over the centuries, its Celtic roots and associations with leadership and courage have endured. It remains a unique and distinctive name that carries a rich historical legacy.
People
Tyjon + last name combinations
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tyjon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyjon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 295 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyjon 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 1,161,879 US residents.
Is Tyjon a common name?
We classify Tyjon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 299 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyjon most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyjon was 2000, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyjon is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyjon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyjon 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.