Tyson

Rank 392nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Tyson was 392nd most popular baby name for boys and 792nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 805 babies were named Tyson in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,184 babies in the United States were named Tyson. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Tyson is around 22 to 25 years old.

The name "Tyson" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Tyson is Ty.

Tyson Meaning & Origin

The name Tyson, of Old French origin, means "high-spirited" or "firebrand", suggesting someone who is energetic, passionate and assertive.

The name Tyson is described as assertive, sporty and fierce.

Pronunciation

Tyson is pronounced tai-sin in English. The name Tyson has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Tyson

There are several notable individuals with the name Tyson: professional boxer Mike Tyson, model Tyson Beckford, and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

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