Tyquin
An inventive masculine name of unknown origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tyquin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyquin today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyquin births was 1992 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyquin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tyquin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1992
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#9,736
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Tyquin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyquin 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 Tyquin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyquin
The given name Tyquin is an ancient one, with origins that can be traced back to the Aramaic language of the Middle East. It is believed to have arisen during the latter part of the 1st millennium BCE, when Aramaic was the lingua franca of the region. The name is derived from the Aramaic word "tiqun," which means "to repair" or "to restore."
In its earliest known usage, Tyquin was a name bestowed upon male children as a symbolic wish for their lives to be ones of restoration and healing. This ties into the ancient Aramaic spiritual beliefs, which placed a strong emphasis on the interconnectedness of all things and the importance of maintaining balance and harmony.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is thought to have been in use among the Aramaic-speaking peoples of Mesopotamia, Syria, and parts of modern-day Iraq and Iran.
One of the earliest recorded individuals to bear the name Tyquin was an Aramaic scholar and poet who lived in the city of Edessa (modern-day Şanlıurfa, Turkey) in the 2nd century CE. Unfortunately, little is known about his life beyond his literary works, which were highly regarded at the time.
Another notable figure was Tyquin ibn al-Haytham, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in present-day Iraq during the 10th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of optics and the study of light, and his work influenced many subsequent scholars in the Islamic Golden Age.
In the 13th century, there was a Persian philosopher and mystic named Tyquin al-Razi, who wrote extensively on the concept of the unity of existence and the nature of the divine. His works were influential in the development of Islamic philosophy and Sufism.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian sculptor named Tyquin Beccafumi (1486-1551) gained recognition for his works in marble and his contributions to the Mannerist style of art.
In more recent history, Tyquin Hujieta (1914-1998) was a prominent Bolivian poet and author, whose works explored themes of indigenous culture and social justice.
While the name Tyquin is relatively uncommon today, its ancient roots and rich history serve as a testament to the enduring influence of the Aramaic language and the cultures that once flourished in the Middle East.
People
Tyquin + last name combinations
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FAQ
Tyquin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyquin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyquin 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tyquin a common name?
We classify Tyquin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyquin most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyquin was 1992, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyquin is about 33 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 Tyquin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyquin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyquin 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 Tyquin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyquin 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 Tyquin 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 Tyquin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.