Declining since 2020, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Tydus since 1971
Babies named Tydus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 270 |
| 2020s | 228 |
Meaning & origin
Tydus is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1971. It has never broken into the top 1,000 and remains a rare choice: in 2025, about 1 in 81,337 boys received the name. The name reached its peak popularity in 2020, after which its trajectory has been falling. California, where the name is most common, reflects its contemporary, creative origin. Tydus exemplifies the trend of constructing unique names from familiar parts, attracting parents who want a distinctive but approachable name.
Tydus first appeared in the United States in 1971, likely as a modern invented name blending elements of popular sounds (e.g., the 'Ty-' prefix from names like Tyler or Tyson) with a Latin-sounding ending. It has no known historical or linguistic derivation. The name saw a peak in 2020 and is used primarily in the United States.
Where Tydus is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Sibling names for Tydus
Names that share Tydus's style, for a brother or sister.
