Total births
207
Girls' name · since 1988
Tyshay
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 207 babies named Tyshay, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 207
- total births
- 1988–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Tyshay sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 207 recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tyshay has been recorded 207 times among girls since 1988, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2011.
- 207 total births
- 1988–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
207 girls have been named Tyshay since 1988, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 207
- total births
- 1988–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Tyshay was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
14 babies were named Tyshay in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Tyshay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tyshay's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tyshay at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Tyshay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2011
- Peak year (1997)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Tyshay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tyshay's strongest decade.
106 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Tyshay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
- 1990s
1990s
106 births
- 2000s
2000s
75 births
- 2010s 19
2010s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 106 births (51% of all-time use).
Tyshay by state
Where Tyshay concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maryland | | 10 | 4.8% |
Maryland share of Tyshay's total US births 4.8%
10 of 207 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tyshay? ▼
207 babies have been named Tyshay since 1988. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1997 with 14 births.
When was Tyshay most popular? ▼
Tyshay was most popular in the 1990s decade with 106 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Tyshay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tyshay are Maryland (10 births).
How long has the name Tyshay been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tyshay since 1988 -- 24 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Tyshay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tysha, Tyson, Tyshae, Tyshawna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tyshay's data
- Tyshay's decade-level peak was the 1990s (106 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maryland records the most Tyshays (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maryland 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 Tyshay
Nearby Names Like Tyshay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tyshay
Tysha Girl
853 births
Tyson Girl
318 births
Tyshae Girl
236 births
Tyshawna Girl
195 births
Tyshia Girl
192 births
Compare Tyshay side by side: Tyshay vs Tysha Tyshay vs Tyson Tyshay vs Tyshae
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, 1988–2011 (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. "Tyshay: Baby Name Since 1988 - 207 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tyshay. 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 Tyshay 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.