Tyquarius
An uncommon masculine name of unknown origin and uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the first name Tyquarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyquarius today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyquarius births was 2002 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyquarius. 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
111
~ 1 in 3,087,877 Americans
Peak year
2002
12 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2012 SSA rank
#14,087
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Tyquarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyquarius from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 83 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
Tyquarius 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 Tyquarius 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 Tyquarius
The given name Tyquarius has its roots in the ancient Celtic language of the British Isles, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old Welsh word "tycwarius," which translates to "the one who tames the wild beasts." This name likely originated among Celtic tribes in present-day Wales and parts of western England, where individuals with this moniker were believed to possess exceptional skills in animal husbandry and hunting.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tyquarius gained popularity among the nobility and landed gentry of the region. It was often bestowed upon sons who showed a proclivity for outdoor pursuits and a deep connection with nature. The earliest recorded instance of this name appears in the Annales Cambriae, a chronicle of Welsh history dating back to the 10th century, where a chieftain named Tyquarius ap Rhys is mentioned as a prominent figure in the Battle of Anglesey in 987 AD.
As the centuries passed, the name Tyquarius spread throughout the British Isles and beyond, carried by travelers, explorers, and settlers. One notable bearer of this name was Tyquarius Fitzwilliam (1538-1612), an English courtier and member of the Privy Council during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another was Tyquarius MacLeod (1675-1748), a Scottish Jacobite and military commander who fought alongside Bonnie Prince Charlie during the Jacobite Rising of 1745.
In the realm of literature, the name Tyquarius appeared in the works of the renowned English poet John Milton. In his epic poem "Paradise Lost," published in 1667, Milton introduced a character named Tyquarius, a fallen angel who joined the ranks of Satan's rebel forces against God. This literary reference solidified the name's association with strength, courage, and a willingness to challenge authority.
Moving into the modern era, one of the most famous bearers of the name Tyquarius was the American jazz musician Tyquarius "Tycus" Abrams (1923-1995), whose innovative trumpet playing and compositions left an indelible mark on the world of jazz music. Another notable figure was Tyquarius Everhart (1956-2021), a pioneer in the field of sustainable architecture and urban planning, whose eco-friendly designs earned him numerous accolades and awards.
People
Tyquarius + last name combinations
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FAQ
Tyquarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyquarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyquarius 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 3,087,877 US residents.
Is Tyquarius a common name?
We classify Tyquarius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 112 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyquarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyquarius was 2002, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyquarius is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Tyquarius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyquarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyquarius 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.
Is Tyquarius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyquarius 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 Tyquarius 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Tyquarius?
Want to know how many people share the name Tyquarius? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.