MallowbyNames

Tywon

TY-won · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Tywan, Tywone.

Peak popularity
1976
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2000

Declining since 2000.

Popularity of Tywon since 1972

Babies named Tywon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tywon's real moment was 1976.

102131198020002020Most births 2007Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s125
1980s148
1990s224
2000s231
2010s109
2020s21

Meaning & origin

Tywon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972, making it a relatively modern name. Its peak year was 1976, but it has never been among the most common names. Since 2000, usage has been falling, reflecting a broader shift away from names that saw brief popularity in the 1970s. The name's origins are unclear, but it belongs to a group of names formed with the Ty- prefix that were creatively coined in that era. While never ranking in the top 1,000, Tywon remains in occasional use, though it is very rare today.

Tywon first appears in U.S. birth records in the early 1970s. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly formed by combining the popular prefix Ty- (as in Tyler or Tyson) with the suffix -won or influenced by names like Tywan. No historical or linguistic derivation has been established.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ty

Variants: Tywan, Tywone, Tywaun

Sibling names for Tywon

Names that share Tywon's style, for a brother or sister.

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

T is for Tywon, our favorite little boy.

T is for Tywon…”

In a Mallowby alphabet book, Tywon's letter becomes Tywon's page: hand-illustrated, printed hardcover or paperback, made just for them.

Make Tywon's book

Books for siblings or grandkids? The second book is 15% off.

Questions parents ask

What does the name Tywon mean?
The meaning of Tywon is uncertain. It is believed to be a modern invented name with no known linguistic meaning.
Is Tywon a popular name today?
Tywon has never ranked in the top 1,000 U.S. baby names. Its peak usage was in 1976, and its popularity has declined since 2000.
Is Tywon a boy's or girl's name?
Tywon is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.