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Tyshawn

♂ Boy

Pronounced ty-SHAWN /taɪˈʃɔn/High

Meaning: Modern American blend of the Ty- prefix with Shawn, the Irish-route John, 'God is gracious'Medium

In 30 seconds: Ty- up top, grace underneath: Tyshawn composes the 1990s' favorite prefix with Shawn — John by way of Ireland. Skateboard decks and box scores keep it rolling.
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Origin MediumAmerican
MeaningModern American blend of the Ty- prefix with Shawn, the Irish-route John, 'God is gracious'
U.S. rank (2025)#3374 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,266

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819722025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tyshawn belongs to the -shawn composition family of late twentieth-century American naming: Ty- (of Tyrone and Tyler) set before Shawn, the anglicized Seán — John, 'God is gracious'. Basketball's Tyshawn Taylor and skating's Tyshawn Jones mark its athletic range.

It remains uncommon today — rhythm-forward with a gracious core.

Did you know? Tyshawn Jones was twice named Skater of the Year — landing this name in skateboarding's highest honor roll, a long ollie from its Hebrew root's prophets.
Overall data confidence 78%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — emergence pattern

Variations

TyshaunTishawnTy-Shawn

Nicknames

TyShawn

Famous Bearers

  • ★Tyshawn Jones (1998–present)
    American professional skateboarder, two-time Thrasher Skater of the Year.

If you like Tyshawn…

Marshawn— the Mar- sibling of the same family
Keshawn— a fellow -shawn composition
Deshawn— the De- led brother blend
Tyrone— the classic Ty- name behind the prefix

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tyshawn mean?

Tyshawn is a modern blend of the Ty- prefix with Shawn, the Irish-route John meaning 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Tyshawn?

It's said ty-SHAWN /taɪˈʃɔn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tyshawn a boy or girl name?

Tyshawn is a boy's name.

How popular is Tyshawn?

Tyshawn is an uncommon name in the U.S.

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