Tynetta
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a surname.
Name Census estimates that about 280 living Americans carry the first name Tynetta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tynetta today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tynetta births was 1968 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tynetta. 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
280
~ 1 in 1,224,123 Americans
Peak year
1968
19 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1999 SSA rank
#12,622
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Tynetta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tynetta from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 83 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tynetta 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 Tynetta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tynettas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tynetta
The name Tynetta is a feminine given name with roots tracing back to Ancient Greece. It is derived from the Greek word "tynetos," which means "striking" or "remarkable." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 5th century BCE, where it was mentioned in a play by the renowned Greek dramatist Euripides.
During the Classical era, the name Tynetta was particularly popular among the aristocratic classes of Athens and Sparta. One notable figure from this time was Tynetta of Corinth, a renowned philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 4th century BCE. Her contributions to the field of geometry were significant, and she is credited with developing several theorems that are still studied today.
In the Middle Ages, the name Tynetta found its way into the realms of literature and poetry. One of the earliest recorded instances was in the epic poem "The Lay of Tynetta," composed by the French poet Chrétien de Troyes in the 12th century. The poem tells the story of a brave and virtuous woman named Tynetta, who embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her beloved.
During the Renaissance period, the name Tynetta gained popularity among the Italian nobility. Tynetta Borghese, born in 1555, was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance. She was a patron of the arts and a renowned collector of antiquities, whose extensive collection formed the basis of the Borghese Gallery in Rome.
In the 18th century, Tynetta Montagu, born in 1720, was a renowned English writer and social reformer. She was a prominent figure in the Bluestocking Circle, a group of influential women who advocated for the education and intellectual pursuits of women. Her writings on women's rights and social issues were widely read and influential during her time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Tynetta was Tynetta Merritt, born in 1875, an American suffragist and activist. She played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement in the United States and was a vocal advocate for women's right to vote. Her tireless efforts contributed to the eventual ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920.
People
Tynetta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tynetta 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
Tynetta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tynetta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 280 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tynetta 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 1,224,123 US residents.
Is Tynetta a common name?
We classify Tynetta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 307 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tynetta most popular?
The single biggest year for Tynetta was 1968, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tynetta is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tynetta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tynetta 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.
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.