Declining since 1996, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Tyheem since 1980
Babies named Tyheem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 137 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Tyheem is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of creating distinctively sounding names. It reached its peak popularity in 1997, when it ranked 5,492nd, and has since declined, with its trajectory showing a steady fall from 1996 onward. As of 2025, it ranks 12,008th with a rarity of 1 in every 341,615 male births. While it has never been concentrated in any particular state, its usage illustrates the broader pattern of invented names in African American communities, where creative combinations often emerge. The name lacks a traditional etymology, but its structure aligns with other Ty- prefixed names like Tyree and Tyrell.
Tyheem first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1980s and is considered a modern coinage, likely created by combining the popular prefix Ty- with a rhyming element such as -heem, possibly influenced by names like Tyree or Keem. There is no known traditional or etymological root. Its usage peaked in 1997.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Sibling names for Tyheem
Names that share Tyheem's style, for a brother or sister.
