Tyjuan
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 1,565 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Tyjuan is a two-syllable boy's name with a clean, contemporary sound — among the most common endings in modern American names. With 1,565 recorded U.S. births since 1971, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
In the most recent SSA release, Tyjuan ranks #8893 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Tyjuan is a boy's baby name of American invented origin, a compound of the Ty- prefix and Juan (the Spanish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'), creating a name that bridges African American and Latino naming traditions with a strong, rhythmic sound.
EtymologyShow more
Tyjuan is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Tyjuan has been recorded as a boy's name since 1971, with 1,565 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tyjuan was #2339 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #8893, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 52 | #8168 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 209 | #4915 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 517 | #2336 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 387 | #2235 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 211 | #2598 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 189 | #2667 | — |
The Story of Tyjuan
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Tyjuan is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Tyjuan are most likely born between 1992 and 2012.
How rare is Tyjuan?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Tyjuan — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1971, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 517 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tyjuan by the numbers
- Would fill 33 school buses
- Meeting one Tyjuan per day would take 4.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(54 years, 1971–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #8893 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6479 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9750 |
| 2021 | 12 | #7057 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8661 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6378 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5088 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6637 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4187 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4873 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5050 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4302 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5227 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3423 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3986 |
| 2009 | 40 | #2984 |
| 2008 | 41 | #2937 |
| 2007 | 41 | #2916 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2220 |
| 2005 | 56 | #2179 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–2024