Holding steady.
Popularity of Tishawn since 1970
Babies named Tishawn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 | 13 |
| 1980s | 18 | 5 |
| 1990s | 7 | 84 |
| 2000s | 0 | 92 |
| 2010s | 0 | 29 |
| 2020s | 0 | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Tishawn is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1976. It reached its highest usage in 1999, but it has never been common enough to enter the national top 1000. The name is typically given to boys and shows a stable trajectory in recent decades. Tishawn belongs to the 1990s decade of origin, fitting alongside similar coined names. Its etymology is uncertain, but it likely represents a creative combination of the Ti- prefix with Shawn. While it has not been borne by any widely known figures, Tishawn remains a distinctive choice reflecting late 20th-century naming trends.
Tishawn is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1976 and peaking in popularity in 1999. It appears to be a blend of the fashionable prefix Ti- and the name Shawn (itself an anglicization of Sean, the Irish form of John). No traditional etymology or ancient root has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tish, Shawn
Sibling names for Tishawn
Names that share Tishawn's style, for a brother or sister.
