Tyjon

A boy's name of African American origin with 299 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Tyjon peaked during the Gen Z era, when 22 babies received this name in a single year (2000). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Tyjon has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Tyjon is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Tyjon is a boy's baby name of African American origin, a creative variant combining the popular 'Ty-' prefix (derived from Tyrone, Tyrell, or Tyler) with the suffix '-jon.' It has the crisp, two-syllable energy characteristic of modern African American created names.

Tyjon projects a sharp, confident energy — distinctive enough to stand alone in any room, easy enough to carry through a lifetime.

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Phonetically, Tyjon belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their solid, balanced ending — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the African American naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring African American names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Tyjon’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

299

Total births

Since 1993

2000

Peak

22 births

1993

First recorded

31 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Tyjon has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1993.

First appeared: 1993Peak: 2000 (22 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tyjon
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	12	#12358	▼
2010s	61	#10610	▼
2000s	171	#5261	▲
1990s	55	#6847	—

The Story of Tyjon

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2000, Tyjon is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Tyjon are most likely born between 1993 and 2010.

How rare is Tyjon?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tyjon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1993, peaked in the 2000s with 171 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Tyjon by the numbers

Would fill 6 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(26 years, 1993–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tyjon
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#14013	-2 (-28.6%)
2021	7	#10703	-1 (-12.5%)
2017	8	#9616	+3 (60.0%)
2016	5	#14037	-1 (-16.7%)
2015	6	#11977	0
2014	6	#11995	-2 (-25.0%)
2013	8	#9593	-1 (-11.1%)
2012	9	#8813	+3 (50.0%)
2011	6	#12171	-7 (-53.8%)
2010	13	#6674	+3 (30.0%)
2009	10	#8262	-3 (-23.1%)
2008	13	#6730	-3 (-18.8%)
2007	16	#5647	-5 (-23.8%)
2006	21	#4505	-1 (-4.5%)
2005	22	#4185	+8 (57.1%)
2004	14	#5782	-3 (-17.6%)
2003	17	#4800	-1 (-5.6%)
2002	18	#4481	0
2001	18	#4465	-4 (-18.2%)
2000	22	#3756	+11 (100.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyjon a boy's or girl's name?

Tyjon is primarily a boy's name.

When was Tyjon most popular?

Tyjon reached its peak popularity in 2000 with 22 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Tyjon?

Tyjon is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 299 babies in the U.S. since 1993. Its peak was in 2000.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–2023