Declining since 2000, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Tyon since 1972
Babies named Tyon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 139 |
| 2000s | 260 |
| 2010s | 154 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Tyon is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1972. It peaked in popularity in 1999 but has since declined, and as of 2025 it ranks 6,143 with only about 1 in 122,005 newborn boys receiving the name. The name's trajectory shows a consistent falling trend since around 2000. Lacking a clear etymology, Tyon is likely an invented name, possibly influenced by the Ty- prefix common in names like Tyler or Tyson. It has not been recorded in any top states, reflecting its very limited geographic spread.
Tyon first appeared in U.S. records in 1972, likely as a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Tyron or a combination of the popular prefix Ty- with the fashionable -on suffix. The name remains rare, with no clear historical or linguistic derivation.
Sibling names for Tyon
Names that share Tyon's style, for a brother or sister.
