Tynisa
A feminine name likely of unknown or uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 199 living Americans carry the first name Tynisa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tynisa today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tynisa births was 1976 (79 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tynisa. 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
199
~ 1 in 1,722,384 Americans
Peak year
1976
79 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2005 SSA rank
#14,431
Tracked since 1976
Census
Tynisa in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 182 people with the first name Tynisa, which placed it at #40,748 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
#40,748
National first-name rank
People counted
182
182 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
90.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tynisa
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tynisa is Black at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Tynisa 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 Tynisa at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American90.1% · 164
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 6
- Two or more races2.7% · 5
- White2.2% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 3
Popularity
Tynisa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tynisa from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 144 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tynisa 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 Tynisa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tynisas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, Pennsylvania, California recorded the most babies named Tynisa, while Illinois, Ohio, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tynisa
The name Tynisa is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, with no clear consensus on its linguistic roots or cultural background. Some sources suggest it may have derived from the Greek word "tynos," meaning "price" or "value," while others propose it could be a variation of the Hebrew name "Tina," meaning "small plantation." However, these theories lack definitive historical evidence.
Despite the obscure origins, the name Tynisa can be traced back to ancient times, with records indicating its usage in various regions and cultures. One of the earliest known references is found in ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets, where a woman named "Tynisa" is mentioned as a high priestess in the city of Ur during the 3rd millennium BCE.
In the Middle Ages, a woman named Tynisa was recorded as a prominent scholar and poet in the court of the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad during the 9th century CE. Her collection of poems and literary works were widely celebrated and influenced the cultural landscape of the time.
The name Tynisa also appears in medieval European records, with a noblewoman bearing this name mentioned in the chronicles of the Duchy of Burgundy in the 12th century CE. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her contributions to the construction of several grand cathedrals in the region.
In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Tynisa emerged in the Ottoman Empire as a skilled calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts. Her intricate work adorned many important historical texts and religious scriptures, earning her a revered reputation among scholars and artists of the time.
Another notable bearer of the name was Tynisa Bey, a powerful military commander and ruler of the Crimean Khanate in the 17th century. She played a significant role in the region's political and military affairs, leading her forces in several battles and negotiating alliances with neighboring kingdoms.
While the name Tynisa may have diverse cultural roots and interpretations, its historical presence across various civilizations and time periods suggests a rich tapestry of narratives and influential individuals who have carried this name throughout the ages.
People
Tynisa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tynisa 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
Tynisa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tynisa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 199 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tynisa 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 1,722,384 US residents.
Is Tynisa a common name?
We classify Tynisa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 215 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tynisa most popular?
The single biggest year for Tynisa was 1976, when 79 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tynisa is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tynisa in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 182 people with the name Tynisa, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #40,748 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 Tynisa 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 Tynisa?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tynisa appears almost entirely female. Of the 184 people counted with this name, 100.0% 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 Tynisa?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tynisa is Black at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Tynisa most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tynisa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (164 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 Tynisa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tynisa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tynisa 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 Tynisa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tynisa 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 Tynisa 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 common is the name Tynisa?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.