Tynesha
An invented feminine name, possibly a creative spelling of the English word "tiny."
Name Census estimates that about 1,259 living Americans carry the first name Tynesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tynesha today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tynesha births was 1993 (71 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tynesha. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Tynesha with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 272,243 Americans
Peak year
1993
71 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2012 SSA rank
#19,351
Tracked since 1973
Census
Tynesha in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 920 people with the first name Tynesha, which placed it at #13,211 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#13,211
National first-name rank
People counted
920
920 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
91.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tynesha
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tynesha is Black at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tynesha described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tynesha at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American91.5% · 842
- Two or more races3.4% · 31
- Hispanic or Latino2.2% · 20
- White1.7% · 16
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 2
Popularity
Tynesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tynesha from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 579 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tynesha 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 Tynesha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyneshas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 18 states and territories. Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland recorded the most babies named Tynesha, while South Carolina, Missouri, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tynesha
The name Tynesha has its origins traced back to the African continent. It is believed to be derived from the Swahili language, which is widely spoken in East Africa, particularly in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The name Tynesha is thought to be a combination of two Swahili words – "tina," meaning "precious," and "isha," meaning "life" or "to live." Thus, the name Tynesha can be interpreted as "precious life" or "valuable living."
While the exact origins and timeline of the name's introduction are unclear, it is evident that Tynesha gained popularity as a given name during the latter half of the 20th century, particularly among African American communities in the United States. This surge in popularity can be attributed to the growing awareness and celebration of African heritage and culture during that period.
The earliest known historical reference to the name Tynesha can be traced back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, when it started appearing in various records and documents. However, it is essential to note that the name's usage and recorded instances may have existed earlier, but documentation from that time is limited.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tynesha. One such individual is Tynesha Lewis, an American professional basketball player born in 1993. She played for several teams in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and represented the United States in international competitions.
Another notable figure is Tynesha Erika Hinton, an American singer and songwriter born in 1982. She is known for her work in the R&B and neo-soul genres and has released several successful albums and singles.
Tynesha Townsend, born in 1984, is an American entrepreneur and motivational speaker. She is the founder of a successful lifestyle brand and has authored several books on personal development and empowerment.
In the field of academia, Tynesha Greene, born in 1978, is a prominent figure. She is a professor of African American studies and has published extensively on topics related to race, gender, and social justice.
Lastly, Tynesha Dawson, born in 1991, is a renowned American actress known for her roles in various television series and films. She has received critical acclaim for her performances and has been recognized with several awards and nominations.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Tynesha throughout history, showcasing its cultural significance and impact across various fields and disciplines.
People
Tynesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tynesha 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
Tynesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tynesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,259 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tynesha 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 272,243 US residents.
Is Tynesha a common name?
We classify Tynesha as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,317 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tynesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tynesha was 1993, when 71 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tynesha is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tynesha in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 920 people with the name Tynesha, or 0.30 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #13,211 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tynesha in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tynesha?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tynesha appears almost entirely female. Of the 920 people counted with this name, 99.9% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tynesha?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tynesha is Black at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tynesha most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tynesha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (842 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Tynesha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tynesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tynesha in the SSA data are female. 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 Tynesha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tynesha 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 Tynesha 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.
How many people share the name Tynesha?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.