Tyon
Biblical name of uncertain meaning, potentially derived from Hebrew for "gift".
Name Census estimates that about 648 living Americans carry the first name Tyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyon today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyon births was 1999 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyon. 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
648
~ 1 in 528,942 Americans
Peak year
1999
42 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,789
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Tyon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyon from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 260 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
Tyon 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 Tyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Maryland, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Tyon, while Ohio, Georgia, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyon
The name Tyon originates from the ancient Gaulish language spoken by the Celtic tribes that inhabited modern-day France, parts of Belgium, and Switzerland during the Iron Age. It is derived from the Proto-Celtic root "*tuto-", meaning "people" or "tribe". The name likely emerged around the 5th century BC, during the height of the La Tène culture.
One of the earliest known references to the name Tyon can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Diodorus Siculus, who mentioned a Gaulish chieftain named Tyon leading his tribe in a battle against the Roman Republic in the 2nd century BC. The name also appears in several ancient inscriptions and artifacts from the region, indicating its widespread use among the Gaulish nobility and warrior class.
In the Middle Ages, the name Tyon was carried by several notable figures, including Tyon de Montfort (1175-1218), a French nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France. Another bearer of the name was Tyon de Gamaches (1245-1307), a French knight and crusader who participated in the Seventh and Eighth Crusades to the Holy Land.
During the Renaissance period, the name Tyon gained some popularity among the French aristocracy. One notable figure was Tyon de Clermont (1540-1612), a French politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to England under King Henry IV. Another was Tyon de Montmorency (1568-1614), a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the French Wars of Religion.
In more recent times, the name Tyon has been less common, but there have been a few notable individuals who have carried it. One example is Tyon Gaïtan (1910-1949), a Colombian politician and presidential candidate who was assassinated in 1949, an event that sparked the Colombian Civil War. Another is Tyon Dardenne (born 1954), a Belgian filmmaker and screenwriter who, together with his brother Luc, has won several prestigious awards, including the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Despite its ancient origins and historical significance, the name Tyon has remained relatively obscure in modern times, perhaps due to its distinct spelling and pronunciation. However, it serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity of the Celtic peoples who once inhabited much of Western Europe.
People
Tyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyon 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
Tyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 648 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyon 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 528,942 US residents.
Is Tyon a common name?
We classify Tyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 660 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyon was 1999, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyon is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyon 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.