Tyonna
A feminine name likely derived from the Biblical Hebrew name Tionia.
Name Census estimates that about 1,346 living Americans carry the first name Tyonna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tyonna today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyonna births was 2000 (70 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyonna. 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
1.3K
~ 1 in 254,647 Americans
Peak year
2000
70 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,365
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Tyonna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyonna 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 567 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
Tyonna 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 Tyonna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyonnas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Tyonna, while Virginia, Texas, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyonna
The name Tyonna is a relatively modern name, originating in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a variant or combination of the names Tyana and Jonna. The name Tyana is of Greek origin, possibly derived from the city of Tyana in ancient Cappadocia (modern-day Turkey). Jonna is a Scandinavian name with roots in Old Norse, meaning "gracious gift of God."
While the exact etymology of Tyonna is unclear, it is likely a creative blend of these two names, combining elements of Greek and Scandinavian origins. The name does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Tyonna can be traced back to the late 20th century in the United States. It gained popularity as a unique and distinctive name, reflecting the growing trend of creating new names or combining existing ones to create unique identities.
Here are five notable individuals who have carried the name Tyonna throughout history:
1. Tyonna Ebony Walker (born 1986) is an American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and overseas leagues.
2. Tyonna Renee Farley (born 1987) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury.
3. Tyonna Shanay Spears (born 1989) is an American former professional basketball player who played for several teams in the WNBA.
4. Tyonna Jones (born 1995) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA.
5. Tyonna Lashay Williams (born 1992) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA and overseas leagues.
It is important to note that while the name Tyonna has gained some recognition in recent decades, particularly in the United States, it is still considered a relatively uncommon name globally.
People
Tyonna + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tyonna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyonna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,346 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyonna 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 254,647 US residents.
Is Tyonna a common name?
We classify Tyonna as "Rare". It ranks above 91.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,374 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyonna most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyonna was 2000, when 70 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyonna is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyonna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyonna 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.