Total births
215
Girls' name · since 1976
Tynisa
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 215 babies named Tynisa, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 215
- total births
- 1976–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
215 girls have been named Tynisa since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tynisa has been recorded 215 times among girls since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2005.
- 215 total births
- 1976–2005 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
215 girls have been named Tynisa since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2005.
- 215
- total births
- 1976–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Tynisa was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
79 babies were named Tynisa in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Tynisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tynisa's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 24% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 76%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 79, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tynisa at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Tynisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2005
- Peak year (1976)
- 79
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Tynisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tynisa's strongest decade.
144 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Tynisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
144 births
- 1980s 54
1980s
54 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 144 births (67% of all-time use).
Tynisa by state
Where Tynisa concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 24 | 11.2% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 18 | 8.4% |
| #3 | California | | 14 | 6.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 7 | 3.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 2.3% |
New York share of Tynisa's total US births 11.2%
Even split
24 of 215 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tynisa? ▼
215 babies have been named Tynisa since 1976. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 1976 with 79 births.
When was Tynisa most popular? ▼
Tynisa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 144 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Tynisa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tynisa are New York (24 births), Pennsylvania (18 births), California (14 births).
How long has the name Tynisa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tynisa since 1976 -- 30 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Tynisa? ▼
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 Tynisa's data
- Tynisa's decade-level peak was the 1970s (144 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tynisas (24 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 Tynisa
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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, 1976–2005 (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. "Tynisa: Baby Name Since 1976 - 215 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tynisa. 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 Tynisa 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.