Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Tison since 1987
Babies named Tison per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Tison is a rare modern name that first entered the U.S. Social Security records in 1987, reflecting a pattern of contemporary coinages based on familiar surnames. It has never been a common name, even at its peak in 2008 when it saw its highest usage. Since 2022, the name has been rising slightly, suggesting a possible emerging interest among parents seeking uncommon names. Tison's lack of top state concentrations indicates it has not yet achieved regional popularity. Its similarity to the better-known Tyson keeps it recognizable while maintaining rarity.
Tison is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1987. It is likely a modern respelling or aphetic form of Tyson, a surname derived from the Old French 'tison' meaning 'firebrand'. The name may also be influenced by the phonetic trend of ending names with '-son'. Its use remains extremely uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Variants: Tyson
Sibling names for Tison
Names that share Tison's style, for a brother or sister.
