Holding steady.
Popularity of Tynesha since 1973
Babies named Tynesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 141 |
| 1980s | 409 |
| 1990s | 579 |
| 2000s | 176 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tynesha is a modern American name that exemplifies the creative naming trends of the late 20th century. First recorded in 1973, it peaked in 1993 with 179 births but remained outside the top 1000, reflecting its niche appeal. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent years, suggesting it retains a small but consistent following. Like many names formed with the '-esha' suffix, Tynesha projects a melodic and distinctly feminine quality, fitting the style of its era. Its origins are purely invented, with no ancient roots, making it a true product of contemporary naming culture.
Tynesha is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the early 1970s, part of a trend of creating distinctive names by blending a prefix with the popular '-esha' (or '-isha') ending, which itself derives from names like Alicia or Aisha. The name first appears in Social Security records in 1973 and saw its peak usage in 1993, reflecting the era's preference for unique, melodic names. It has remained in steady but infrequent use since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty, Nesha
Sibling names for Tynesha
Names that share Tynesha's style, for a brother or sister.
