Tyquis
A unique given name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tyquis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyquis today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyquis births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyquis. 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 Tyquis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#14,090
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Tyquis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyquis 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 Tyquis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyquis
The given name Tyquis is a relatively modern creation with no definitive linguistic origins or historical references to draw from. It appears to be a unique and unconventional spelling that may have been derived from the more common names Tyler or Tiquan, but its exact roots remain unclear.
While there are no known ancient texts or religious scriptures that mention the name Tyquis, a handful of individuals have borne this distinctive moniker in recent times. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tyquis Jones, an American football defensive back who played for the University of Memphis in the late 2000s.
Another notable bearer of the name is Tyquis Stallings, an American basketball player who played for the University of Central Arkansas in the early 2010s. Stallings was known for his impressive scoring abilities and helped lead his team to several successful seasons.
In the realm of music, Tyquis Morrow is a contemporary American singer and songwriter hailing from Georgia. He has garnered recognition for his soulful vocals and unique blend of R&B and pop styles.
Moving to the world of sports, Tyquis Patton is an American professional basketball player who has competed in various international leagues, including stints in Mexico and South America. His athletic prowess and versatility on the court have earned him recognition among fans and peers alike.
Lastly, Tyquis Washington is an American artist and illustrator based in New York City. His vibrant and thought-provoking works have been featured in various exhibitions and galleries, capturing the attention of art enthusiasts and critics worldwide.
While the name Tyquis may be relatively uncommon, these individuals have carved their own paths and made their mark in various fields, contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor and achievement.
People
Tyquis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyquis 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
Tyquis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyquis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyquis 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 Tyquis a common name?
We classify Tyquis 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 Tyquis most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyquis was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyquis is about 14 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 Tyquis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyquis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyquis 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 Tyquis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyquis 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 Tyquis 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 Americans are named Tyquis?
See how many people share the name Tyquis on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.