Total births
4,564
Girls' name · since 1970
Tyesha
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 4,564 babies named Tyesha, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 4,564
- total births
- 1970–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Tyesha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 4,564 have been recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tyesha has been recorded 4,564 times among girls since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2019.
- 4,564 total births
- 1970–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
4,564 girls have been named Tyesha since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 4,564
- total births
- 1970–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Tyesha was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
281 babies were named Tyesha in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Tyesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tyesha splits its recorded history at 1993: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2019 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 281 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tyesha at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Tyesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2019
- Peak year (1991)
- 281
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Tyesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tyesha's strongest decade.
1,970 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Tyesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 561
1970s
561 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,492 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,970 births
- 2000s 482
2000s
482 births
- 2010s 59
2010s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,970 births (43% of all-time use).
How Tyesha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tyesha's total volume
Tyesha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tyesha by state
Where Tyesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 452 | 9.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 277 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 237 | 5.2% |
| #4 | California | | 227 | 5.0% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 187 | 4.1% |
| #6 | Maryland | | 177 | 3.9% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 172 | 3.8% |
| #8 | Florida | | 167 | 3.7% |
New York share of Tyesha's total US births 9.9%
Even split
452 of 4,564 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Tyesha appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tyesha? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 4,564 babies named Tyesha. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 281 births.
When was Tyesha most popular? ▼
Tyesha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,970 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Tyesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tyesha are New York (452 births), Illinois (277 births), Texas (237 births).
How long has the name Tyesha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tyesha since 1970 -- 50 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Tyesha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tyeisha, Tyeshia, Tye, Tyese, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tyesha's data
- Tyesha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,970 total births); usage has since declined to 59 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tyeshas (452 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tyesha
Nearby Names Like Tyesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tyesha
Tyeisha Girl
1,555 births
Tyeshia Girl
1,093 births
Tye Girl
358 births
Tyese Girl
322 births
Tyeesha Girl
230 births
Compare Tyesha side by side: Tyesha vs Tyeisha Tyesha vs Tyeshia Tyesha vs Tye
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tyesha: Baby Name Since 1970 - 4,564 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tyesha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tyesha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.