Total births
312
Girls' name · since 1971
Tynika
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 312 babies named Tynika, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 312
- total births
- 1971–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Tynika sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 312 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Tynika recorded 312 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2005.
- 312 total births
- 1971–2005 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
312 girls have been named Tynika since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2005.
- 312
- total births
- 1971–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Tynika was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
19 babies were named Tynika in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Tynika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tynika's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tynika at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Tynika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2005
- Peak year (1991)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Tynika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tynika's strongest decade.
123 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Tynika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
88 births
- 1980s
1980s
123 births
- 1990s
1990s
91 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 123 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tynika? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 312 babies named Tynika. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 19 births.
When was Tynika most popular? ▼
Tynika was most popular in the 1980s decade with 123 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Tynika been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tynika since 1971 -- 35 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Tynika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tynisha, Tynesha, Tyna, Tyneisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tynika's data
- Tynika's decade-level peak was the 1980s (123 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Tynika
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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, 1971–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tynika: Baby Name Since 1971 - 312 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tynika. 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 Tynika 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.