Tykeith
A masculine name derived from the English name "Keith", meaning "wood" or "forest".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tykeith. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tykeith today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tykeith births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tykeith. 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 Tykeith. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#12,200
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Tykeith: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tykeith 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 Tykeith during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tykeith
The given name Tykeith is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins or references in ancient texts or historical records. It appears to be a combination of the common prefix "Ty-" and the name "Keith," both of which have roots in various cultures and languages.
The prefix "Ty-" is often used as a diminutive form, indicating smallness or endearment. It can be traced back to the Old English word "tīc," meaning "small" or "little." This prefix has been used in various names and nicknames throughout history, such as Tyson, Tyler, and Tyrone.
The name Keith, on the other hand, has its origins in the Scottish Gaelic language. It is derived from the Gaelic word "caith," which means "to wind or twist." This name may have been given to someone who lived near a winding river or worked as a rope maker or basket weaver.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Keith date back to the 12th century in Scotland. Some notable historical figures with the name Keith include:
1. Robert de Keith (c. 1220–1293), a Scottish nobleman and Marischal of Scotland.
2. George Keith, 5th Earl Marischal (c. 1553–1623), a Scottish nobleman and diplomat.
3. James Francis Edward Keith (1696–1758), a Scottish soldier and Prussian field marshal.
4. George Keith Elphinstone, Viscount Keith (1746–1823), a British naval officer and admiral.
5. Keith Jarrett (born 1945), an American jazz pianist and composer.
While the name Tykeith itself is a modern creation, it likely draws inspiration from the diminutive prefix "Ty-" and the historical name Keith. However, there is no clear evidence of its widespread use or any significant historical figures bearing this particular name combination.
People
Tykeith + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tykeith 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
Tykeith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tykeith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tykeith 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 Tykeith a common name?
We classify Tykeith 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 Tykeith most popular?
The single biggest year for Tykeith was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tykeith is about 25 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 Tykeith in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tykeith a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tykeith 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 Tykeith still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tykeith 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 Tykeith 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 share the name Tykeith?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.