Declining since 2010, #531 for boys today.
Popularity of Tyson since 1912
Babies named Tyson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 91 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 111 |
| 1950s | 174 |
| 1960s | 559 |
| 1970s | 5,397 |
| 1980s | 8,870 |
| 1990s | 5,138 |
| 2000s | 11,385 |
| 2010s | 11,916 |
| 2020s | 4,641 |
Meaning & origin
Tyson originated as an English surname before transitioning to a given name. Its popularity in the United States has fluctuated over the decades. First recorded in the U.S. in 1912, the name saw a notable rise in the late 20th century, reaching its peak rank of 531st in 2010. Since then, its trajectory has been falling, with an incidence of about 1 in 3,023 in 2025. Geographically, Tyson has been particularly popular in Washington D.C., Idaho, and Mississippi. The name's strong, one-syllable sound and association with the famous boxer have contributed to its appeal as a modern masculine choice.
Tyson is an English surname derived from the Old French personal name Tison, a byname meaning 'firebrand'. The name was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and later became a given name, notably popularized by the boxer Mike Tyson in the late 20th century.
Where Tyson 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.
“Tyson” around the world
Where Tyson lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
New Zealand
26
babies in 2025
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Sibling names for Tyson
Names that share Tyson's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Kylie, Mackenzie, Peyton, Taylor, Reagan, Tiera, Toya, Tyasia, Briasia, Tajanae, Talesha, Tanasia, Teasha, Timara, Tionne, Tram, Trany, Tyara, Tykia, Tynia, Tynlee, Tyrah, Antonisha, Kyonna, Lashaya, Shaquira, Takita, Taletha, Tayonna, Tichina, Timya, Tymia, Tynisa, Tyona, Breeonna, Khylar, Shaday, Shanty, Takyla, Tanielle, Tashae, Tayona, Tekeya, Tenae, Tiajah, Tishara, Traniya, Tyaisha, Tyrina, Tyrisha, Tyshea, Tyshia, Tyteanna
Brothers: Carson, Jackson, Brayden, Logan, Landon, Deion, Khyree, Derrion, Dionte, Keion, Shemar, Terrion, Tylin, Tymir, Tyran, Tyreese, Tyrek, Tyrik, Tyshon, Tywan, Daijon, Dayson, Duron, Jahvon, Quadarius, Tarrence, Taysom, Tierre, Tyheem, Tyjae, Tyon, Tyreik, Tyric, Tyris, Tyshun, Tyvon, Tywon, Avonte, Davonn, Delorean, Jarmar, Javeon, Juquan, Karsin, Keeshawn, Keishon, Kelvon, Nyshawn, Ronson, Tannor, Tayon, Tayquan, Tayshawn, Tiquan, Tramon, Treon, Tyheim, Tyjai, Tyjon, Tyrez, Tywaun, Jaeshawn, Tiron, Trelyn, Tyton, Ashawn, Daishon, Dequante, Dishon, Javonn, Jontay, Juvon, Juwuan, Kyrel, Kyvon, Marquest, Maysin, Stepfon, Tayron, Tydarius, Tyjay, Tyleek, Tylek, Tymeir, Tynell, Tyquarius, Tyrann, Tyreak
Names like Tyson
Names whose popularity has moved with Tyson's over the last 50 years.
