Declining since 2007, #3,314 for boys today.
Popularity of Tyshawn since 1972
Babies named Tyshawn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 126 |
| 1980s | 444 |
| 1990s | 1,401 |
| 2000s | 1,963 |
| 2010s | 1,032 |
| 2020s | 300 |
Meaning & origin
Tyshawn first appeared in U.S. records in 1972, emerging during a period when new compound names became popular, particularly in African American communities. Its peak popularity occurred in 2008, but since 2007 its use has been falling. In 2025 it ranked 3,314 with 1 in 48,802 male births. While never entering the top 1,000, Tyshawn achieved notable but limited usage, reflecting broader naming trends that favor distinctive, individualistic coinages. Its structure mirrors other names formed with the Ty- prefix, placing it within a recognizable set of modern creations.
Tyshawn is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1972. It blends the onomastic prefix Ty- (itself derived from names like Tyler or Tyrone) with Shawn, the phonetic spelling of Sean. This pattern of creating names by combining an initial syllable with an established name became common in African American naming practices during the 1970s and 1980s.
Where Tyshawn is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Tyshawn
Names that share Tyshawn's style, for a brother or sister.
