Total births
258
Boys' name · since 1994
Tyquez
Tyquez has 258 recorded births since 1994 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12977
- among boys today
- 258
- born since 1994
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Tyquez is the #12977 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 258 recorded since 1994.
Social Security Administration records show Tyquez recorded 258 times among boys since 1994, holding rank #12977 nationally today, ahead of 9% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2024.
- #12977 among boys today
- 258 born since 1994
- 2000s peak decade
- 9% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Tyquez is currently the #12977 boys' name in America, more common than 9% of boys - 258 born since 1994, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12977
- among boys today
- 258
- born since 1994
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other boys
Tyquez vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12977
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 9% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Tyquez was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
25 babies were named Tyquez in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Tyquez compares
258 43rd percentile among 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
Tyquez's all-time total is 30% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tyquez | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 258 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tyquez's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tyquez's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2024, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tyquez at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#12,977
Active since
1994
Tyquez popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2024
- Peak year (2001)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Tyquez by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tyquez's strongest decade.
169 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Tyquez births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 45
1990s
45 births
- 2000s
2000s
169 births
- 2010s 39
2010s
39 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 169 births (66% of all-time use).
Tyquez by state
Where Tyquez concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 35 | 13.6% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 21 | 8.1% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.9% |
South Carolina share of Tyquez's total US births 13.6%
Even split
35 of 258 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tyquez? ▼
258 babies have been named Tyquez since 1994. It currently ranks #12977 among boys. The peak year was 2001 with 25 births.
When was Tyquez most popular? ▼
Tyquez was most popular in the 2000s decade with 169 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Tyquez most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tyquez are South Carolina (35 births), Georgia (21 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Tyquez been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tyquez since 1994 -- 31 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Tyquez? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tyquan, Tyquon, Tyquavious, Tyquarius, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tyquez's data
- Tyquez's decade-level peak was the 2000s (169 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Tyquezs (35 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Tyquez
Nearby Names Like Tyquez
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tyquez
Tyquan Boy
#4769 3,671 births
Tyquon Boy
182 births
Tyquavious Boy
170 births
Tyquarius Boy
112 births
Tyqwan Boy
65 births
Compare Tyquez side by side: Tyquez vs Tyquan Tyquez vs Tyquon Tyquez vs Tyquavious
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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, 1994–2024 (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. "Tyquez: #12977 Boys' Name - 258 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tyquez. 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 Tyquez 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.