Total births
1,976
Boys' name · since 1977
Tyshaun
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 1,976 babies named Tyshaun, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4770
- among boys today
- 1,976
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Tyshaun is the #4770 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,976 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Tyshaun recorded 1,976 times among boys since 1977, holding rank #4770 nationally today, ahead of 67% 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 1977 to 2025.
- #4770 among boys today
- 1,976 born since 1977
- 2000s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tyshaun is currently the #4770 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 1,976 born since 1977, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4770
- among boys today
- 1,976
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Tyshaun vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4770
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Tyshaun was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
109 babies were named Tyshaun in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Tyshaun compares
1,976 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Tyshaun's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tyshaun | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,976 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 109 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tyshaun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tyshaun splits its recorded history at 2001: 65% of all births land in the more recent half, 35% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 109 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tyshaun at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#4,770
Active since
1977
Tyshaun popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 109
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Tyshaun popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1995 (Tyshaun as girls' name)
Tyshaun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tyshaun's strongest decade.
837 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Tyshaun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 147
1980s
147 births
- 1990s
1990s
446 births
- 2000s
2000s
837 births
- 2010s
2010s
411 births
- 2020s 115
2020s
115 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 837 births (42% of all-time use).
How Tyshaun 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 Tyshaun's total volume
Tyshaun vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tyshaun by state
Where Tyshaun concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 168 | 8.5% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 135 | 6.8% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 119 | 6.0% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 92 | 4.7% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 53 | 2.7% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 53 | 2.7% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 39 | 2.0% |
| #8 | Florida | | 35 | 1.8% |
New York share of Tyshaun's total US births 8.5%
Even split
168 of 1,976 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Tyshaun appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tyshaun? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 1,976 babies named Tyshaun. Today it holds rank #4770 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 109 births.
When was Tyshaun most popular? ▼
Tyshaun was most popular in the 2000s decade with 837 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Tyshaun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tyshaun are New York (168 births), Illinois (135 births), North Carolina (119 births).
How long has the name Tyshaun been used? ▼
Tyshaun has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 49 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Tyshaun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tyson, Tyshawn, Tysen, Tyshon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tyshaun's data
- Tyshaun's decade-level peak was the 2000s (837 total births); usage has since declined to 115 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tyshauns (168 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 Tyshaun
Nearby Names Like Tyshaun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tyshaun
Tyson Boy
#457 48,395 births
Tyshawn Boy
#3420 5,266 births
Tysen Boy
#5983 1,668 births
Tyshon Boy
#4947 1,411 births
Tysean Boy
#9215 1,027 births
Compare Tyshaun side by side: Tyshaun vs Tyson Tyshaun vs Tyshawn Tyshaun vs Tysen
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tyshaun
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Bashir #4768
1,035 births · Peak 2020
Brison #4772
1,242 births · Peak 2012
Rakeem #4767
2,182 births · Peak 1992
Dakotah #4773
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Seneca #4766
1,757 births · Peak 1977
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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, 1977–2025 (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. "Tyshaun: #4770 Boys' Name - 1,976 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tyshaun. 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 Tyshaun 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.