Total births
1,027
Boys' name · since 1976
Tysean
Tysean has 1,027 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2005 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9215
- among boys today
- 1,027
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Tysean is the #9215 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,027 recorded since 1976.
Tysean has 1,027 recorded births among boys since 1976, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9215 as of the latest data, more common than 36% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2024.
- #9215 among boys today
- 1,027 born since 1976
- 2000s peak decade
- 36% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tysean is currently the #9215 boys' name in America, more common than 36% of boys - 1,027 born since 1976, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9215
- among boys today
- 1,027
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Tysean vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9215
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 36% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Tysean was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
58 babies were named Tysean in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Tysean compares
1,027 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Tysean's all-time total is 180% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tysean | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,027 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tysean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tysean splits its recorded history at 2005: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2021 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 58 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tysean at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#9,215
Active since
1976
Tysean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2024
- Peak year (2005)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Tysean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tysean's strongest decade.
444 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Tysean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 43
1980s
43 births
- 1990s
1990s
260 births
- 2000s
2000s
444 births
- 2010s
2010s
226 births
- 2020s 48
2020s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 444 births (43% of all-time use).
How Tysean 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 Tysean's total volume
Tysean vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tysean by state
Where Tysean concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 132 | 12.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 23 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 17 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.0% |
New York share of Tysean's total US births 12.9%
Even split
132 of 1,027 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tysean? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 1,027 babies named Tysean. Today it holds rank #9215 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 58 births.
When was Tysean most popular? ▼
Tysean was most popular in the 2000s decade with 444 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Tysean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tysean are New York (132 births), Illinois (23 births), Maryland (17 births).
How long has the name Tysean been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tysean since 1976 -- 49 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Tysean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tyson, Tyshawn, Tyshaun, Tysen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tysean's data
- Tysean's decade-level peak was the 2000s (444 total births); usage has since declined to 48 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tyseans (132 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 Tysean
Nearby Names Like Tysean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tysean
Tyson Boy
#457 48,395 births
Tyshawn Boy
#3420 5,266 births
Tyshaun Boy
#4770 1,976 births
Tysen Boy
#5983 1,668 births
Tyshon Boy
#4947 1,411 births
Compare Tysean side by side: Tysean vs Tyson Tysean vs Tyshawn Tysean vs Tyshaun
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tysean
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, 1976–2024 (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. "Tysean: #9215 Boys' Name - 1,027 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tysean. 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 Tysean 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.