Total births
1,829
Girls' name · since 1972
Tyisha
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 1,829 babies named Tyisha, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,829
- total births
- 1972–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1,829 girls have been named Tyisha since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tyisha has been recorded 1,829 times among girls since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2011.
- 1,829 total births
- 1972–2011 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,829 girls have been named Tyisha since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2011.
- 1,829
- total births
- 1972–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Tyisha was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
105 babies were named Tyisha in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Tyisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tyisha's full recorded timeline at 1990, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2004, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1979 peak of 105 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tyisha at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Tyisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2011
- Peak year (1979)
- 105
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Tyisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tyisha's strongest decade.
755 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Tyisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
367 births
- 1980s
1980s
755 births
- 1990s
1990s
606 births
- 2000s 95
2000s
95 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 755 births (41% of all-time use).
How Tyisha 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 Tyisha's total volume
Tyisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tyisha by state
Where Tyisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 235 | 12.8% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 121 | 6.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 101 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 95 | 5.2% |
| #5 | California | | 88 | 4.8% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 52 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Texas | | 34 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Maryland | | 26 | 1.4% |
New York share of Tyisha's total US births 12.8%
Even split
235 of 1,829 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Tyisha appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tyisha? ▼
1,829 babies have been named Tyisha since 1972. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1979 with 105 births.
When was Tyisha most popular? ▼
Tyisha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 755 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Tyisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tyisha are New York (235 births), New Jersey (121 births), Illinois (101 births).
How long has the name Tyisha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tyisha since 1972 -- 40 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Tyisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tyiesha, Tyia, Tyiana, Tyianna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tyisha's data
- Tyisha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (755 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tyishas (235 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 Tyisha
Nearby Names Like Tyisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tyisha
Tyiesha Girl
699 births
Tyia Girl
232 births
Tyiana Girl
160 births
Tyianna Girl
100 births
Tyishia Girl
62 births
Compare Tyisha side by side: Tyisha vs Tyiesha Tyisha vs Tyia Tyisha vs Tyiana
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1972–2011 (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. "Tyisha: Baby Name Since 1972 - 1,829 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tyisha. 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 Tyisha 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 June 2026.