Total births
731
Boys' name · since 1981
Tynan
731 babies named Tynan in U.S. Social Security records since 1981, with the highest year being 1994. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #10175
- among boys today
- 731
- born since 1981
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
731 babies have been named Tynan since 1981, making it today's #10175 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Tynan recorded 731 times among boys since 1981, holding rank #10175 nationally today, ahead of 29% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #10175 among boys today
- 731 born since 1981
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Tynan is currently the #10175 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 731 born since 1981, peaking in the 1990s.
- #10175
- among boys today
- 731
- born since 1981
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Tynan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10175
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Tynan was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
38 babies were named Tynan in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Tynan compares
731 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tynan's all-time total is 99% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tynan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 731 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tynan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tynan's full recorded timeline at 2002, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2013, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1994 peak of 38 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tynan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#10,175
Active since
1981
Tynan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Tynan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tynan's strongest decade.
260 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Tynan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
109 births
- 1990s
1990s
260 births
- 2000s
2000s
240 births
- 2010s 92
2010s
92 births
- 2020s 30
2020s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 260 births (36% of all-time use).
How Tynan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tynan's total volume
Tynan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tynan by state
Where Tynan concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 25 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Arizona | | 10 | 1.4% |
California share of Tynan's total US births 3.4%
Even split
25 of 731 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tynan? ▼
Tynan has been given to 731 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #10175 as of the latest data. 38 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Tynan most popular? ▼
Tynan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 260 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Tynan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tynan are California (25 births), Arizona (10 births).
How long has the name Tynan been used? ▼
Records for Tynan go back to 1981, giving 45 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Tynan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tyner, Tynell, Tyndale, Tyne, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tynan's data
- Tynan's decade-level peak was the 1990s (260 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tynans (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Tynan
Nearby Names Like Tynan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tynan
Tyner Boy
114 births
Tynell Boy
112 births
Tyndale Boy
#13394 37 births
Tyne Boy
18 births
Tyneil Boy
5 births
Compare Tynan side by side: Tynan vs Tyner Tynan vs Tynell Tynan vs Tyndale
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tynan
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, 1981–2025 (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. "Tynan: #10175 Boys' Name - 731 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tynan. 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 Tynan 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.