Total births
402
Boys' name · since 1988
Tyshun
Tyshun has 402 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7971
- among boys today
- 402
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
402 babies have been named Tyshun since 1988, making it today's #7971 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Tyshun recorded 402 times among boys since 1988, holding rank #7971 nationally today, ahead of 44% 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 1988 to 2024.
- #7971 among boys today
- 402 born since 1988
- 2000s peak decade
- 44% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tyshun is currently the #7971 boys' name in America, more common than 44% of boys - 402 born since 1988, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7971
- among boys today
- 402
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Tyshun vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7971
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 44% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Tyshun was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
23 babies were named Tyshun in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Tyshun compares
402 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
Tyshun's all-time total is 10% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tyshun | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 402 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tyshun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tyshun's full recorded timeline at 2005, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1988, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2006 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tyshun at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#7,971
Active since
1988
Tyshun popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2024
- Peak year (2006)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Tyshun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tyshun's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Tyshun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
113 births
- 2000s
2000s
161 births
- 2010s
2010s
87 births
- 2020s 29
2020s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 161 births (40% of all-time use).
Tyshun by state
Where Tyshun concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 12 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 10 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 10 | 2.5% |
Mississippi share of Tyshun's total US births 3.0%
Even split
12 of 402 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tyshun? ▼
Tyshun has been given to 402 babies in the U.S. since 1988, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7971 as of the latest data. 23 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Tyshun most popular? ▼
Tyshun was most popular in the 2000s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Tyshun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tyshun are Mississippi (12 births), Georgia (10 births), Tennessee (10 births).
How long has the name Tyshun been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tyshun since 1988 -- 37 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Tyshun? ▼
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 Tyshun's data
- Tyshun's decade-level peak was the 2000s (161 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Tyshuns (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Tyshun
Nearby Names Like Tyshun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tyshun
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 Tyshun side by side: Tyshun vs Tyson Tyshun vs Tyshawn Tyshun vs Tyshaun
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tyshun
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, 1988–2024 (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. "Tyshun: #7971 Boys' Name - 402 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tyshun. 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 Tyshun 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.