Holding steady.
Popularity of Tywaun since 1977
Babies named Tywaun per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tywaun first appeared on American birth certificates in 1977 and has remained a rare choice in the decades since. It has never reached the top 1,000 names, which means fewer than 25,000 boys have been given this name over its entire history. The name peaked in 2006, which suggests a short-lived surge in popularity during the mid-2000s. Since then, its usage has been stable but low. The name appears to be a product of the same creative modern naming trends that produced similar-sounding names like DaShawn and Tyron. Parents drawn to Tywaun may appreciate its distinctive sound and modern feel.
Tywaun is a modern coinage, emerging in the late 20th century. It appears to be a synthesis of a short first syllable (Ty, possibly from Tyler or Tyson) and the suffix -waun, which echoes names like Dwayne or Quan. It has no known historical or linguistic roots. The name has seen modest but consistent use in the United States, particularly in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Sibling names for Tywaun
Names that share Tywaun's style, for a brother or sister.
