Tyson

Tyson - A very unique male name

Tyson appeared on the charts for the first time in 1962 on position #1450. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Tyson and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Tyson? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Tyson. The baby boy name Tyson was given to 537 baby boys in 2025, ranking #522 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,731 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tyson peaked in popularity 16 years ago in 2010 on position 234.

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Tyson is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tyson is currently topping the baby name charts in District of Columbia at position #202 - and is the least popular in New York at position #840.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Tyson is where you live.

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Tyson origin and meaning

English — transferred surname

A transferred surname; its own origin is disputed, with an Old French nickname from tison, 'firebrand', among the proposals

Tyson is a surname that became a first name in the 1960s-70s, helped first by its strong sound and later by boxer Mike Tyson's fame. It peaked in 2009 and has fallen steadily since.

Origin uncertain

Tyson is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Tyson, pop culture references for the name Tyson and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Tyson

We've found the following names that sound similar to Tyson, sorted by popularity.

Teagan / Tyshawn / Tyquan / Tegan / Tyshaun / Tayshaun / Taquan / Tashawn / Tyshon / Tayshawn /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Tyson

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Tyson a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Tyson?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

TY-sun · /ˈtaɪsən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Ty

Famous bearers

• Mike Tyson — American boxer, youngest heavyweight champion in history — Tyson is his surname, and the reason it became a first name at all (b. 1966) Contemporary
• Tyson Fury — British heavyweight boxing champion, born John Tyson Fury and named in Mike Tyson's honour (b. 1988) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

A strong, sporty two-syllable surname name with the built-in short form Ty.

Worth knowing

• Mike Tyson is a dominant and complicated namesake, and Tyson is also a major food brand.