Tydus
2025 SSA
About Tydus
Tydus is a modern masculine name with possible ancient Greek inspirations. It may be a contemporary variation of Tydeus, a figure in Greek mythology who was a hero in the war of the Seven Against Thebes and father of Diomedes. The original name Tydeus possibly related to the Greek word for 'hammer' or 'strike.' Today's version, Tydus, has gained modest recognition in the 21st century as parents search for powerful-sounding yet uncommon names with historical connections. Its rise in usage is relatively recent, particularly in North America. The name's striking sound and unusual nature appeal to parents seeking distinctive names with a strong, masculine energy.
Pronounced TY-dus.
As of October 2026, Tydus ranked #4847 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2501 for boys in 2020.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,250 | 24 | 12.5 |
| 2015 | #2,960 | 40 | 20.9 |
| 2016 | #3,223 | 36 | 19 |
| 2017 | #3,244 | 36 | 19.4 |
| 2018 | #3,696 | 30 | 16.5 |
| 2019 | #2,801 | 45 | 25.1 |
| 2020 | #2,501 | 52 | 30.1 |
| 2021 | #2,584 | 51 | 29.2 |
| 2022 | #3,207 | 38 | 21.8 |
| 2023 | #3,549 | 33 | 19.3 |
| 2024 | #3,580 | 32 | 18.6 |
| 2025 | #4,847 | 21 | 12.3 |