UK boy's name
Tyshaun
A variant spelling of the masculine name Tyshawn, meaning "gift from God.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tyshaun is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tyshaun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Tyshaun is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tyshaun. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tyshaun ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Tyshaun.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tyshaun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tyshaun mean?
The name Tyshaun is a modern variation of the traditional Irish name Tiarnán, which originated in the 6th century AD. It is derived from the Gaelic words "tiarna" meaning "lord" or "master" and the diminutive suffix "-án". This name was borne by several early Irish saints and scholars, including St. Tiarnán of Clones, who founded a monastery in County Monaghan around 550 AD.
In its earliest forms, the name was spelled as Tiarnan, Tiernan, or Ternan. Over the centuries, as it spread to other parts of Europe and underwent linguistic changes, various spellings emerged, such as Tyrnan, Tirnan, and Tyronen. The modern spelling Tyshaun is a relatively recent adaptation, likely influenced by the anglicization of Irish names and the incorporation of non-traditional spellings.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Tiarnán of Armagh, a 7th-century Irish abbot and scholar who served as the Bishop of Armagh from 668 to 685 AD. Another notable figure was Tiarnán of Clonmacnoise, a 9th-century abbot and scribe who is credited with producing several important manuscripts at the famous monastery of Clonmacnoise.
In the medieval period, the name Tiarnán was particularly popular among the Irish nobility and ruling families. One example is Tiarnán Ua Ruairc, a 12th-century King of Breifne (modern-day County Leitrim), who played a significant role in the struggles against the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland.
Over the centuries, various spellings of the name have been borne by notable individuals across different cultures and regions. For instance, Tyrnan Davis (1670-1716) was an English clergyman and author, while Tirnan Speltz (born 1960) is a contemporary American artist known for his sculptures and installations.
While the name Tyshaun is a relatively recent variation, it has been adopted by several individuals in modern times. Some notable bearers include Tyshaun Prince (born 1994), an American professional basketball player, and Tyshaun Render (born 1999), an American actor known for his role in the television series "Family Reunion".
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tyshaun by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tyshaun was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
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- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tyshaun: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tyshaun in the UK right now?
In 2007, Tyshaun was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tyshaun most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Tyshaun in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tyshaun?
A variant spelling of the masculine name Tyshawn, meaning "gift from God.".
How many people are called Tyshaun in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tyshaun across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.