Tyshun
A masculine name of African American origin, possibly a respelling of Tyshon.
Name Census estimates that about 396 living Americans carry the first name Tyshun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyshun today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyshun births was 2006 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyshun. 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
396
~ 1 in 865,541 Americans
Peak year
2006
23 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,241
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Tyshun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyshun from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 161 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyshun 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 Tyshun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyshuns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Tyshun, while Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyshun
The name Tyshun is a relatively modern invention that does not have a clear etymological origin. It does not appear to be derived from any particular language or culture, and its meaning and significance are ambiguous.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Tyshun in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is a unique and uncommon name that seems to have emerged in recent times, possibly as a creative variation or combination of existing names.
Due to its modern and unconventional nature, there are no notable historical figures or individuals from earlier eras who were known to bear the name Tyshun. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely from the late 20th or early 21st century.
While there may be some individuals named Tyshun today, the name has not gained widespread popularity or recognition. It remains a relatively uncommon and obscure name with no clear historical or cultural context.
Given the lack of historical information and the modern origins of the name Tyshun, it is challenging to provide a detailed account of its meaning, ancestry, or significance. It appears to be a contemporary creation, potentially inspired by other names or word combinations, but without a established heritage or lineage.
People
Tyshun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyshun 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
Tyshun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyshun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 396 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyshun 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 865,541 US residents.
Is Tyshun a common name?
We classify Tyshun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 402 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyshun most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyshun was 2006, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyshun is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyshun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyshun 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.
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.