Tyson
How to say it: TY-sun · /ˈtaɪsən/
From an English surname, possibly from Old French 'tison' meaning 'firebrand'. Also associated with Norse 'Tyr's son'.
Tyson was the 496th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 565 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 50% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #597 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #496 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 565 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,525 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −50% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #597 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing to a high in the 2010s, Tyson has eased back since. It remains close to that high, though the next few years are likely to bring a dip.
What goes with it
Crisp and breathy with a strong edge, it is said in two beats. Ty works as a short form, while Grayson pairs in the same spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Tyson is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Tyson
- Tyson Gay (born 1982)American sprinter
- Tyson Fury (born 1988)British boxer
- Tyson Chandler (born 1982)American basketball player
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