Tywon
A masculine name derived from the Old English name Theodwine, meaning "people's friend".
Name Census estimates that about 833 living Americans carry the first name Tywon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tywon today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tywon births was 2007 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tywon. 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
833
~ 1 in 411,470 Americans
Peak year
2007
31 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,202
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Tywon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tywon from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 231 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
Tywon 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 Tywon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tywons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Illinois, Mississippi, New York recorded the most babies named Tywon, while New Jersey, New York, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tywon
The name Tywon has its origins in the ancient Celtic language, spoken by the people who inhabited parts of modern-day Ireland, Britain, and continental Europe. It is believed to have emerged around the 5th century CE, during the height of the Celtic cultural influence in these regions.
The name Tywon is derived from the Celtic word "tuath," which means "people" or "tribe." It was a common practice among the Celts to name their children after concepts or qualities they valued, and the name Tywon likely represented a connection to one's community or kinship group.
While there are no direct references to the name Tywon in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that it appeared in oral traditions or local records that have been lost over time. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 7th century CE, found in various historical documents from the British Isles.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Tywon was a Celtic chieftain who lived in what is now Wales during the 7th century. His name was recorded in the Annals of Gwynedd, a medieval chronicle that documented the lives of Welsh rulers and notable figures.
In the 9th century, a monk named Tywon of Clonmacnoise is mentioned in the Annals of Ulster, an important historical record of medieval Ireland. He was known for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and his role in the cultural and intellectual life of the monastic community.
During the 11th century, Tywon ap Gruffydd was a prominent Welsh nobleman and military leader who fought against the Norman invaders. His name is recorded in various contemporary accounts of the conflicts between the Welsh and the Normans.
In the 13th century, Tywon de Lacy was an Anglo-Norman lord who held lands in Ireland and played a significant role in the Norman conquest and settlement of the island. His name appears in several legal documents and records of the time.
Another notable figure named Tywon was Tywon ap Rhys, a 14th-century Welsh nobleman and supporter of Owain Glyndŵr, the famous Welsh leader who led a rebellion against English rule. Tywon ap Rhys's involvement in this conflict is documented in various historical sources from the period.
People
Tywon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tywon 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
Tywon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tywon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 833 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tywon 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 411,470 US residents.
Is Tywon a common name?
We classify Tywon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 858 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tywon most popular?
The single biggest year for Tywon was 2007, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tywon is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tywon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tywon 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.