Total births
853
Girls' name · since 1964
Tysha
Tysha has 853 recorded births since 1964 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1974 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 853
- total births
- 1964–2013
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
853 girls have been named Tysha since 1964, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tysha recorded 853 times among girls since 1964, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2013.
- 853 total births
- 1964–2013 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
853 girls have been named Tysha since 1964, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2013.
- 853
- total births
- 1964–2013
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Tysha was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
55 babies were named Tysha in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Tysha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tysha splits its recorded history at 1987: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1964 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1974 peak of 55 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tysha at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Tysha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2013
- Peak year (1974)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Tysha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tysha's strongest decade.
323 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Tysha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 44
1960s
44 births
- 1970s
1970s
323 births
- 1980s
1980s
168 births
- 1990s
1990s
210 births
- 2000s 95
2000s
95 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 323 births (38% of all-time use).
How Tysha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tysha's total volume
Tysha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tysha by state
Where Tysha concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 18 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #4 | California | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Tysha's total US births 2.1%
Even split
18 of 853 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tysha? ▼
853 babies have been named Tysha since 1964. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 1974 with 55 births.
When was Tysha most popular? ▼
Tysha was most popular in the 1970s decade with 323 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Tysha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tysha are New York (18 births), Ohio (10 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Tysha been used? ▼
Records for Tysha go back to 1964, giving 50 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Tysha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tyson, Tyshae, Tyshay, Tyshawna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tysha's data
- Tysha's decade-level peak was the 1970s (323 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tyshas (18 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 Tysha
Nearby Names Like Tysha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tysha
Tyson Girl
318 births
Tyshae Girl
236 births
Tyshay Girl
207 births
Tyshawna Girl
195 births
Tyshia Girl
192 births
Compare Tysha side by side: Tysha vs Tyson Tysha vs Tyshae Tysha vs Tyshay
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1964–2013 (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. "Tysha: Baby Name Since 1964 - 853 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tysha. 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 Tysha 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.