Declining since 1998, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Tynan since 1981
Babies named Tynan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 260 |
| 2000s | 240 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Tynan is a rare Irish-derived given name that entered U.S. records in 1981 and reached its highest rank in 1994, when it was the 2,813th most popular name for boys. Since 1998, its usage has steadily fallen; by the latest year reported (2023), it ranked 12,008th and was given to roughly 1 in 341,615 male births. The name is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Teimhneáin, meaning descendant of Teimhneán, a personal name possibly rooted in the word 'teimheal' (darkness). As a modern first name, Tynan fits the trend of surnames used as given names while retaining a distinctly Irish heritage. Though it has never cracked the top 1,000, its rarity appeals to parents seeking an uncommon but authentic Irish name.
Tynan is an anglicized surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Ó Teimhneáin. The root Teimhneán is a personal name possibly related to 'teimheal,' meaning 'darkness' or 'gloom.' The surname historically belongs to a sept located in County Offaly. As a given name, Tynan emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a transfer of the surname into first-name use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Sibling names for Tynan
Names that share Tynan's style, for a brother or sister.
