boys' name · peaked 1978

Tywan

Every Tywan since 1970 — 1,280 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#11,887
among boys
Babies in 2025
6
named Tywan
Peak year
1978
58 babies
All-time total
1,280
since 1970

The story of Tywan

Tywan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,887 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1970, 1,280 American babies have been named Tywan. Its peak came in 1978, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tywan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Tywan year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 6 #11,887
2024 6 #12,241
2023 7 #10,722
2022 7 #10,762
2021 6 #12,035
2020 5 #13,902
2019 6 #12,030
2018 8 #9,602
2017 6 #12,134
2016 15 #6,034
2015 12 #7,034
2014 11 #7,520
2013 14 #6,216
2012 18 #5,229
2011 15 #5,922
2010 18 #5,233
2009 14 #6,407
2008 23 #4,385
2007 26 #4,000
2006 28 #3,681
2005 33 #3,166
2004 22 #4,123
2003 24 #3,722
2002 38 #2,601
2001 50 #2,115
2000 44 #2,253
1995 24 #3,011
1990 34 #2,163
1985 25 #2,222
1980 39 #1,566
1975 5 #10,548 33 #1,591
1970 5 #5,391
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Tywan in 2025?

Tywan ranked #11,887 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Tywan?

1,280 babies have been named Tywan in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Tywan most popular?

Tywan peaked in 1978, when 58 newborns received the name.

Is Tywan a boy or girl name?

Tywan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Tywan rising or falling?

Tywan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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