Tyshawn Unisex

Popularity: #890 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationtie-SHAWN / taɪˈʃɔːn

American; 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

International Variants

Famous people named Tyshawn

Fictional characters named Tyshawn

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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)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19728
197311
19745
197518
197619
197723
197821
197921
198033
198128
198228
198337
198425
198552
198660
198752
198855
198974
199093
1991115
1992131
1993139
1994133
1995139
1996161
1997158
1998164
1999168
2000179
2001178
2002184
2003207
2004181
2005195
2006218
2007200
2008224
2009197
2010193
2011145
2012122
2013105
201489
201585
201680
201772
201881
201960
202069
202162
202250
202350
202434