Tyshawn Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtie-SHAWN / taɪˈʃɔːnAmerican; African American
Meaning
Derived from combining elements of the name Ty and the suffix -shawn, often interpreted as 'gift of God' or 'God is gracious'.
Historical & Cultural Background
Tyshawn is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending traditional elements. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often associated with a sense of individuality and cultural identity.
Trend Summary
Tyshawn has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tyshon
- Tyshawnn
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tyshawn was first seen in the United States in 1972. Tyshawn has ranked as high as #1176 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Tyshawn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tyshawn (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1972 | 8 |
1973 | 11 |
1974 | 5 |
1975 | 18 |
1976 | 19 |
1977 | 23 |
1978 | 21 |
1979 | 21 |
1980 | 33 |
1981 | 28 |
1982 | 28 |
1983 | 37 |
1984 | 25 |
1985 | 52 |
1986 | 60 |
1987 | 52 |
1988 | 55 |
1989 | 74 |
1990 | 93 |
1991 | 115 |
1992 | 131 |
1993 | 139 |
1994 | 133 |
1995 | 139 |
1996 | 161 |
1997 | 158 |
1998 | 164 |
1999 | 168 |
2000 | 179 |
2001 | 178 |
2002 | 184 |
2003 | 207 |
2004 | 181 |
2005 | 195 |
2006 | 218 |
2007 | 200 |
2008 | 224 |
2009 | 197 |
2010 | 193 |
2011 | 145 |
2012 | 122 |
2013 | 105 |
2014 | 89 |
2015 | 85 |
2016 | 80 |
2017 | 72 |
2018 | 81 |
2019 | 60 |
2020 | 69 |
2021 | 62 |
2022 | 50 |
2023 | 50 |
2024 | 34 |