Tyson
Pronunciation: [ t-EYES-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tyson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 318 babies have been named Tyson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tyson is past its peak , currently ranked #47,081 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,081
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tyson
Tyson is a girl name .
Is Tyson a boy or girl name? Tyson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,081 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #461. Tyson is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tyson is currently ranked #47,081 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tyson include Tys, Tyy, Tyie, and Tyskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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