Tyshae
A unique feminine name, often considered a creative spelling variation of "Tisha".
Name Census estimates that about 230 living Americans carry the first name Tyshae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tyshae today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyshae births was 1998 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyshae. 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
230
~ 1 in 1,490,236 Americans
Peak year
1998
24 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2017 SSA rank
#15,771
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Tyshae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyshae from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 119 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyshae 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 Tyshae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyshaes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyshae
The given name Tyshae is believed to have its roots in African American culture, emerging in the late 20th century as a creative and unique spelling variation of the name Tisha, which itself is a diminutive form of the Spanish name Leticia or the French name Laetitia. Both Leticia and Laetitia trace their origins back to the Latin word "laetitia," meaning joy or happiness.
While the name Tyshae does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the Latin word "laetitia" suggests a sense of joy and positivity associated with the name. The earliest recorded examples of the name Tyshae are relatively recent, reflecting its modern emergence as a distinct name choice.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Tyshae was Tyshae L. Whitaker, an American author and motivational speaker born in the late 20th century. Her work focused on personal development and self-empowerment, aligning with the positive connotations of the name's Latin roots.
Another notable individual named Tyshae is Tyshae Neily-Tate, an American entrepreneur and fashion designer who founded the clothing line Tyshae Neily Designs in the early 21st century. Her brand's focus on empowering women through fashion resonates with the name's underlying message of joy and confidence.
In the realm of sports, Tyshae Turner emerged as a talented basketball player from the United States, competing professionally in various leagues and representing her country in international competitions during the early 2000s.
Another individual named Tyshae who left a mark in the arts is Tyshae Wilson, a dancer and choreographer known for her work in contemporary and hip-hop styles. Her performances and teachings have been celebrated for their energy and expressive power, reflecting the vibrant nature of her name.
Lastly, Tyshae Roundtree is a notable figure in the field of education, serving as a dedicated teacher and advocate for student success in various communities across the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
While the name Tyshae may be relatively modern in its unique spelling, its connections to the Latin concept of joy and happiness suggest a rich and positive meaning behind this distinctive moniker.
People
Tyshae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyshae 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
Tyshae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyshae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 230 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyshae 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 1,490,236 US residents.
Is Tyshae a common name?
We classify Tyshae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 236 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyshae most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyshae was 1998, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyshae is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyshae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyshae 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.