Tyton
A modernized variant of the English surname Tyton, potentially derived from a place name.
Name Census estimates that about 176 living Americans carry the first name Tyton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyton today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyton births was 2008 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyton. 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
176
~ 1 in 1,947,468 Americans
Peak year
2008
16 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,201
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Tyton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyton from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 114 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyton 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 Tyton 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 Tyton
The name Tyton is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, possibly derived from the Greek word "tytos," meaning "a mark or sign." It is thought to have been used as a name for children born with distinctive birthmarks or other notable physical features.
In some historical texts from the 5th century BCE, there are references to individuals with the name Tyton. One such record mentions a Tyton of Corinth, who was a renowned sculptor during the Classical period of ancient Greek art. Unfortunately, little is known about his specific works or life beyond these brief mentions.
The name Tyton also appears in several ancient Greek plays and writings, though often as a minor character or reference. For instance, in Aristophanes' comedy "The Frogs," there is a passing mention of a character named Tyton, though his role is not significant to the plot.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tyton was a philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BCE. Known as Tyton of Samos, he is credited with contributing to the development of early geometric principles and theorems. His work, though largely lost to history, was referenced by later Greek scholars.
During the Byzantine era, there are records of a Tyton who served as a high-ranking military commander in the 10th century CE. This Tyton is mentioned in various chronicles for his role in several campaigns against the Bulgarian Empire, though details of his life are scarce.
Another notable figure with the name Tyton was a Greek poet and scholar who lived in the 15th century CE, during the Renaissance period. Known as Tyton Kalopheros, he was renowned for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his contributions to the preservation of classical literature.
In more recent centuries, the name Tyton has been relatively uncommon, though there are records of individuals with this name throughout history. For example, in the 18th century, there was a Tyton Delacroix, a French painter and artist who was active in the Rococo style.
Overall, while not a widely popular name, Tyton has a long and diverse history spanning various cultures and time periods, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in fields such as art, philosophy, literature, and military campaigns.
People
Tyton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyton 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
Tyton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 176 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyton 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 1,947,468 US residents.
Is Tyton a common name?
We classify Tyton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 178 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyton most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyton was 2008, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyton is about 14 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 Tyton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyton 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 Tyton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyton 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 Tyton 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 Americans are named Tyton?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.