Tysheim
A masculine name of Scandinavian origin, possibly a variation of Thorstein.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Tysheim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tysheim today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tysheim births was 1996 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tysheim. 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 Tysheim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1996
6 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#8,947
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Tysheim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tysheim 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 Tysheim 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tysheim
The given name Tysheim originates from the Old Norse language, which was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and their descendants during the Viking Age, from around the 8th to the 11th centuries. It is a combination of two Old Norse words: "Tyr," the name of the Norse god of war and heroic glory, and "heimr," meaning "home" or "world."
While the exact origins of the name are uncertain, it is believed to have been first used as a personal name in the regions of present-day Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals to invoke the protection of the god Tyr or to symbolize a connection to the world of warriors and heroes.
In ancient Norse mythology, Tyr was one of the most revered deities, known for his courage, justice, and sacrificial spirit. He was associated with law and order, and his name was often invoked in oaths and legal proceedings. The addition of "heimr" to his name might have been intended to signify a person's belonging to the realm of warriors or their connection to their homeland.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tysheim are found in ancient Norse sagas and chronicles, where it appears as the name of various historical figures and characters. One notable example is Tysheim Thorvaldsson, a Viking chieftain who is mentioned in the Heimskringla, a collection of sagas written in the 13th century by the Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tysheim. Here are five examples:
1. Tysheim Bjornsson (c. 930 - 995), a Norwegian Viking explorer and trader who is said to have journeyed to the coasts of North America, predating the voyages of Leif Erikson.
2. Tysheim Halvorsson (1150 - 1215), a Norwegian nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the civil wars that plagued Norway during the 12th and 13th centuries.
3. Tysheim Magnusson (1280 - 1349), a Swedish clergyman and scholar who served as the Archbishop of Uppsala, the primatial see of the Church of Sweden, from 1328 until his death.
4. Tysheim Eriksson (1525 - 1590), a Danish naval officer and explorer who led several expeditions to Greenland and the Arctic regions in the 16th century.
5. Tysheim Olafsson (1670 - 1745), an Icelandic poet and writer known for his contributions to the preservation of Old Norse literature and mythology.
These individuals, though separated by centuries, exemplify the enduring legacy of the name Tysheim and its connections to the rich cultural heritage of the Norse people.
People
Tysheim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tysheim 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
Tysheim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tysheim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tysheim 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Tysheim a common name?
We classify Tysheim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tysheim most popular?
The single biggest year for Tysheim was 1996, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tysheim is about 29 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 Tysheim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tysheim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tysheim 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 Tysheim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tysheim 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 Tysheim 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 have the name Tysheim?
See how many Americans are named Tysheim on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.