Tyshon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tyshon is a modern American name meaning strength and power. It has evolved from names like Ty and has gained popularity in the U.S. since the 1990s, particularly within African American communities. The name reflects traits of individuality and cultural significance, and it does not have biblical roots.
The name Tyshon is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tyshon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Tyshon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4327th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2332nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2597th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5519th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Tyshon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tyshon"
Pronunciation
/ˈtaɪʃən/
Origin
Modern American
Etymology
Tyshon is a modern name that likely emerged in the late 20th century, combining elements of names like Ty and the suffix -shon, which is often used in African American naming conventions.
Meaning
Strength and power.
Language Evolution
Ty, Tyshon
Historical Usage
Tyshon gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s, particularly within African American communities, as part of a trend towards unique and creative names.
Variants & Derivatives
Ty, Tyshaun, Tyshawn
Modern Popularity & Image
Tyshon is perceived as a modern and strong name, often associated with individuality and cultural identity.
Famous People
Tyshon Alexander, Tyshon Carter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tyshon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tyshon"
"Tyshon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4327th of 10718 | 92 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2332nd of 16616 | 442 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2597th of 24088 | 672 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5519th of 23106 | 198 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 18004th of 19264 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Tyshon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
46.83% 1631st/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
24.13% 1080th/4475 |
45.98% 2388th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
43.23% 1981st/4582 |
39.54% 2042nd/5164 |
33.88% 2478th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tyshon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tyshon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tyshon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.