Tywan
Tywan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern blend of Ty and the suffix -wan.
Origin and history
Tywan is a modern American name created in the late 20th century, combining the popular prefix 'Ty-' with the suffix '-wan'. It gained modest usage in the United States during the 1970s through the 1990s. Today, it remains a rare given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,265 babies in the United States have been named Tywan since 1880. It ranks #3433 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1890.
States where it is most popular
- IL (31.5 %)
- NY (26.8 %)
- MI (13.4 %)
- MD (7.4 %)
- VA (6.7 %)
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 | 277 |
| 1980-1990 | 245 |
| 1990-2000 | 281 |
| 2000-2010 | 302 |
| 2010-2019 | 123 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Nicknames
Ty
Fun facts
- Tywan saw its highest usage in the late 1970s and 1980s as part of a trend in modern prefix-based name creation.
- The name combines the traditional element 'Ty' with popular rhythmic endings found in late 20th-century naming trends.