Tyson
boy name#531 in 2025Tyson entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #237 in 2009, ranks #531 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1912–2025
#531
rank today
#237
peak (2009)
565
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2729 |
| 1920s | #2819 |
| 1930s | #3133 |
| 1940s | #2214 |
| 1950s | #1911 |
| 1960s | #1097 |
| 1970s | #365 |
| 1980s | #256 |
| 1990s | #446 |
| 2000s | #286 |
| 2010s | #298 |
| 2020s | #416 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tyson has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Living bearers
About 46,500 people named Tyson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tyson alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tyson in 2025?
- Tyson ranks #531 among US boy names in 2025, with 565 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tyson most popular?
- Tyson peaked in 2009, reaching #237 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tyson with classmates?
- Tyson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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