Tysheed
An invented name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tysheed. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tysheed today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tysheed births was 1995 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tysheed. 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 Tysheed. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1995
5 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1995 SSA rank
#10,252
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Tysheed: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tysheed 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 Tysheed 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 Tysheed
The name Tysheed has its origins in the Arabic language, where it is believed to have first emerged during the medieval period in the Middle East. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "tash'eed," which loosely translates to "fortification" or "strengthening." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were perceived as strong or resilient.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Tysheed can be found in a collection of poetry dating back to the 9th century. Written by the renowned Arab poet Abu Tammam, the collection includes a verse that praises the bravery and fortitude of a warrior named Tysheed. This suggests that the name was in use as early as the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over much of the Middle East and parts of North Africa from the 8th to the 13th century.
Over the centuries, the name Tysheed has been borne by several notable figures throughout the Arab world. One such individual was Tysheed al-Khazraji, a 12th-century Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad, who was renowned for his expertise in Islamic law and jurisprudence. Another notable figure was Tysheed ibn Abi al-Hasan, a 13th-century poet and philosopher from Andalusia, whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
In the 15th century, the name Tysheed gained prominence in the Ottoman Empire, with several high-ranking officials and military leaders bearing the name. One of the most notable among them was Tysheed Pasha, a Grand Vizier who served under Sultan Mehmed II in the latter half of the 15th century. He was known for his strategic prowess and played a pivotal role in the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453.
Another significant figure bearing the name Tysheed was Tysheed al-Jazairi, a 19th-century Algerian scholar and religious leader who played a prominent role in the resistance against French colonial rule. His writings and teachings inspired countless Algerians in their struggle for independence, and he is revered as a national hero in modern-day Algeria.
Throughout history, the name Tysheed has remained deeply rooted in the Arab and Islamic world, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions. While its usage may have ebbed and flowed over time, the name continues to hold symbolic significance, evoking connotations of strength, resilience, and fortitude.
People
Tysheed + last name combinations
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FAQ
Tysheed: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tysheed?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tysheed 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 Tysheed a common name?
We classify Tysheed 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 Tysheed most popular?
The single biggest year for Tysheed was 1995, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tysheed is about 30 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 Tysheed in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tysheed a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tysheed 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 Tysheed still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tysheed 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 Tysheed 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 are called Tysheed?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.