Tyshawn
Tyshawn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix Ty- and Shawn ('Yahweh is gracious').
Origin and history
Tyshawn is a modern American invented name, created by combining the popular prefix Ty- with the established name Shawn. It gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States. It remains in steady, moderate use as a distinct contemporary masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
5,266 babies in the United States have been named Tyshawn since 1880. It ranks #1681 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1627.
States where it is most popular
- NY (26.4 %)
- IL (11.7 %)
- NC (8.3 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- SC (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 126 |
| 1980-1990 | 444 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,401 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,963 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,032 |
| 2020-2029 | 300 |
Famous people named Tyshawn
- Tyshawn Taylor: Basketball player
- Tyshawn Jones: Skateboarder
Nicknames
Ty
Fun facts
- Tyshawn belongs to a tradition of invented American names that fuse classic roots with trendy prefixes like Ty-.
- The name experienced its highest levels of usage in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s.