Tyshaun

A American name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsAmericanDeclining
#4855 377in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Tyshaun is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, a compound of Ty- — a short form of Tyler or Tyrone — with Shaun, the anglicized form of the Irish Seán meaning 'God is gracious.' The combination creates a name with both American energy and Irish-derived heritage.

Tyshaun follows the productive pattern of Ty- compound names — Tyshawn, Tyson, Tyrese — that have been popular in American communities since the 1990s. The -shaun spelling variant gives it a slightly different visual signature than the more common Tyshawn.

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Popularity Over Time

Tyshaun was #1652 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4855, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tyshaun
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s107
2010s411
2000s837
1990s446
1980s147
1970s20

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(48 years, 19772024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tyshaun
YearBirthsRank
202421#4855
202319#5232
202222#4690
202123#4484
202022#4526
201930#3707
201844#2791
201727#3979
201629#3767
201525#4166
201432#3451
201338#2993
201255#2356
201162#2142
201069#2007
200977#1888
200888#1734
2007103#1537
2006109#1437
200577#1740

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

Tyshaun as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Tyshaun has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1995.

Unranked
Current rank
5
Total births
1995
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Tyshaun be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Tyshaun is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #4855. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19772024) · Methodology