Tyshema
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps a blend of the name stems Ty- and Shema.
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Tyshema. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tyshema today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyshema births was 1984 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyshema. 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 Tyshema. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
1984
6 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1994 SSA rank
#13,364
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Tyshema: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyshema from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Tyshema remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyshema 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 Tyshema during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyshema
The name Tyshema has its origins in the African American community, emerging in the late 20th century as a creative combination of traditional names and sounds. While the exact etymology is uncertain, it is believed to be derived from a blend of Tyler and Shema, which has roots in Hebrew and means "to hear" or "to listen."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tyshema can be found in historical records from the 1970s, when it began gaining popularity as a unique and distinctive name choice within African American families. However, it is difficult to trace specific historical references or appearances in ancient texts due to its relatively recent origin.
Throughout the years, several notable individuals have borne the name Tyshema, leaving their mark in various fields. One such person is Tyshema Sewell, born in 1995, an American track and field athlete specializing in the long jump and triple jump. She has represented the United States in international competitions and won multiple NCAA championships during her collegiate career.
Another prominent figure is Tyshema Ghamri, born in 1982, a former professional basketball player from the United States. She played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for teams like the Detroit Shock and the Los Angeles Sparks, and also competed in various international leagues.
In the realm of music, Tyshema Daniels, born in 1988, is a notable singer and songwriter. She gained recognition for her soulful vocals and has collaborated with several renowned artists in the industry.
Tyshema Baird, born in 1975, is an accomplished author and educator. Her works explore themes of identity, culture, and social issues, and she has been recognized for her contributions to literature and education.
Lastly, Tyshema Johnson, born in 1991, is a prominent activist and community organizer. She has been at the forefront of various social justice movements, advocating for equal rights and empowerment.
These individuals, along with countless others who bear the name Tyshema, have left an indelible mark across various disciplines, showcasing the richness and diversity associated with this distinctive name.
People
Tyshema + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyshema 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
Tyshema: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyshema?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyshema 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 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Tyshema a common name?
We classify Tyshema as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 32 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyshema most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyshema was 1984, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyshema is about 40 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 Tyshema in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyshema a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyshema 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.
Is Tyshema still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyshema 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 Tyshema 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 named Tyshema?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Tyshema at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.