Tyona
An African name meaning "born during a period of celebration".
Name Census estimates that about 327 living Americans carry the first name Tyona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tyona today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyona births was 2001 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyona. 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
327
~ 1 in 1,048,178 Americans
Peak year
2001
20 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2018 SSA rank
#17,945
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Tyona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyona from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 134 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
Tyona 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 Tyona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyona
The name Tyona is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "tyon," which means "strong" or "powerful." It is thought to have been used as a name for both males and females in ancient Greek society, although it was more commonly given to males.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tyona dates back to the 5th century BCE, when it was mentioned in the works of the Greek historian Herodotus. Herodotus wrote about a warrior named Tyona who fought in the Greco-Persian Wars against the Persian Empire.
In ancient Greek mythology, there was a figure named Tyona who was said to be a powerful goddess associated with strength and protection. It is possible that the name was derived from this mythological figure, although the exact origins are uncertain.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tyona was Tyona of Thasos, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE. He was a student of Plato and is known for his writings on ethics and virtue.
Another notable figure with the name Tyona was Tyona of Crete, a Greek military commander who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess in battles against the Macedonian Empire.
In the 2nd century BCE, there was a Greek poet named Tyona who wrote several works celebrating the glory of ancient Greek culture and mythology. Unfortunately, most of his works have been lost to time, but he was highly regarded during his lifetime.
During the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century CE, there were several individuals named Tyona who held positions of power and influence. One such person was Tyona the Younger, a Byzantine general who played a crucial role in defending the empire against invasions from the east.
In more recent times, there have been a few notable individuals with the name Tyona, although it has become less common. One such person was Tyona Guzman, a Spanish philosopher and writer who lived in the 16th century and wrote extensively on the concept of human freedom and free will.
Overall, the name Tyona has a rich history that can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was associated with strength, power, and bravery. While its usage has declined over time, it remains a unique and meaningful name with deep cultural roots.
People
Tyona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyona as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tyona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 327 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyona 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 1,048,178 US residents.
Is Tyona a common name?
We classify Tyona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 338 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyona most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyona was 2001, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyona is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyona 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.