Tyson
A boys’ name of Old French origin, meaning one who was fiery; surname used as given name.
Babies a year
1,045
the US, 2017
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#531
down from #460
UK popularity
#1093
27 babies
How Tyson has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #315 |
| 2016 | #332 |
| 2017 | #321 |
| 2018 | #358 |
| 2019 | #353 |
| 2020 | #372 |
| 2021 | #352 |
| 2022 | #392 |
| 2023 | #394 |
| 2024 | #460 |
| 2025 | #531 |
In 2025, 27 babies in England and Wales were named Tyson. In the US, 1,045 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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