Tyshawn
2025 SSA
About Tyshawn
Tyshawn is a masculine name that emerged in American naming patterns during the 1970s and gained more visibility in the 1990s. The name may be a creative variation combining the popular prefix 'Ty-' (which could derive from Tyler, Tyrone, or simply stand alone) with '-shawn,' a variant spelling of Sean/Shaun (Irish for 'God is gracious'). This type of combinatory naming became increasingly common in the late 20th century as parents sought distinctive yet familiar-sounding names. Tyshawn has a melodic quality with its balanced syllables and flow. The name has maintained consistent though moderate usage since its emergence, appearing regularly in naming records but remaining distinctive. The spelling variation with 'y' and 'w' gives the name a distinctive visual identity while preserving recognizable phonetic elements from more traditional names.
Pronounced TY-shawn.
As of October 2026, Tyshawn ranked #3374 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #841 in 2003.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,713 | 89 | 46.3 |
| 2015 | #1,789 | 85 | 44.3 |
| 2016 | #1,873 | 80 | 42.2 |
| 2017 | #2,001 | 72 | 38.9 |
| 2018 | #1,869 | 81 | 44.6 |
| 2019 | #2,309 | 60 | 33.4 |
| 2020 | #2,066 | 69 | 40 |
| 2021 | #2,273 | 62 | 35.4 |
| 2022 | #2,672 | 50 | 28.6 |
| 2023 | #2,648 | 50 | 29.2 |
| 2024 | #3,442 | 34 | 19.7 |
| 2025 | #3,374 | 35 | 20.5 |
Tyshawn on lists
Famous Tyshawns
- Tyshawn Jamar Taylor
American basketball player
- Tyshawn Sorey
American percussionist