Total births
5,266
Boys' name · since 1972
Tyshawn
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 5,266 babies named Tyshawn, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3420
- among boys today
- 5,266
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
5,266 babies have been named Tyshawn since 1972, making it today's #3420 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tyshawn has been recorded 5,266 times among boys since 1972, currently ranked #3420 nationally and more common than 76% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #3420 among boys today
- 5,266 born since 1972
- 2000s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tyshawn is currently the #3420 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 5,266 born since 1972, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3420
- among boys today
- 5,266
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Tyshawn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3420
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Tyshawn was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
224 babies were named Tyshawn in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Tyshawn compares
5,266 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
Tyshawn's all-time total is 14x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tyshawn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,266 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 224 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tyshawn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tyshawn's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 224, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tyshawn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#3,420
Active since
1972
Tyshawn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 224
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Tyshawn popularity over time - girls
134 total births recorded since 1972 (Tyshawn as girls' name)
Tyshawn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tyshawn's strongest decade.
1,963 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Tyshawn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 126
1970s
126 births
- 1980s 444
1980s
444 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,401 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,963 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,032 births
- 2020s 300
2020s
300 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,963 births (37% of all-time use).
How Tyshawn 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 Tyshawn's total volume
Tyshawn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tyshawn by state
Where Tyshawn concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 961 | 18.2% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 425 | 8.1% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 301 | 5.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 284 | 5.4% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 265 | 5.0% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 239 | 4.5% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 235 | 4.5% |
| #8 | Florida | | 178 | 3.4% |
New York share of Tyshawn's total US births 18.2%
Even split
961 of 5,266 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Tyshawn appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tyshawn? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 5,266 babies named Tyshawn. Today it holds rank #3420 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 224 births.
When was Tyshawn most popular? ▼
Tyshawn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,963 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Tyshawn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tyshawn are New York (961 births), Illinois (425 births), North Carolina (301 births).
How long has the name Tyshawn been used? ▼
Tyshawn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 54 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Tyshawn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tyson, Tyshaun, Tysen, Tyshon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tyshawn's data
- Tyshawn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,963 total births); usage has since declined to 300 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tyshawns (961 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 Tyshawn
Nearby Names Like Tyshawn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tyshawn
Tyson Boy
#457 48,395 births
Tyshaun Boy
#4770 1,976 births
Tysen Boy
#5983 1,668 births
Tyshon Boy
#4947 1,411 births
Tysean Boy
#9215 1,027 births
Compare Tyshawn side by side: Tyshawn vs Tyson Tyshawn vs Tyshaun Tyshawn vs Tysen
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tyshawn
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, 1972–2025 (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. "Tyshawn: #3420 Boys' Name - 5,266 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tyshawn. 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 Tyshawn 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.