Tyson Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Tyson Foods, Inc., one of the world’s largest processors and marketers of chicken, beef, and pork, shares the name, making it familiar to many through grocery stores.

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A Deep Dive

Tyson Overview

Meaning

Firebrand, fire, high-spirited

Gender

Boy

Origin

French, English

Etymology

Derived from the French word “tison,” or an English surname describing someone with a fiery or spirited nature

Pronunciation

/ˈtaɪ.sən/

Popularity

Tyson is particularly popular in English-speaking countries like the United States and Australia. In the USA, Tyson ranked 394th for boys in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Short

Associated Traits

Strong, spirited, dynamic, confident

Name Day

June 8th (Sweden)
A Deep Dive

Tyson Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Tyce, Tysen, Tysonn, Tison, Tycen, Tyssen

Common Nicknames

Ty, TyTy, T-Man, Tyke, T-Bone, Sonny, T

Diminutives

Ty-Ty, Tys, Tysie

Famous People

  • Tyson Fury
    (British Boxer)
  • Tyson Chandler
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Mike Tyson
    (American Boxer)
  • Neil deGrasse Tyson
    (American Astrophysicist)
  • Tyson Beckford
    (American Model)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Tyson Granger
    ("Beyblade," Animated Series)
  • Tyson
    ("Mike Tyson Mysteries," Animated Series)
  • Tyson
    ("Heroes of Olympus," Novel Series)
  • Tyson Kidd
    ("WWE," TV Series)

Places

  • Tyson Wash River
    (Arizona, USA)
  • Tyson Street Park
    (California, USA)
  • Tyson Lake
    (Ontario, Canada)
  • Tyson Road
    (London, England)
  • Tyson Park
    (Tennessee, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Tyson?

The name Tyson means “firebrand” or “high-spirited” or “fire,” symbolizing someone with a passionate and energetic personality. Those named Tyson are known for their high-spirited and dynamic nature, often bringing enthusiasm to whatever they do.

What Is the Origin of The Name Tyson?

The name Tyson has both French and English origins. It derives from the Old French word “tison,” meaning “firebrand.” In England, Tyson was originally a surname, likely used to describe someone with a fiery or spirited nature.

Tyson Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Tyson in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3522021#3922022#3942023
Top 3 Rankings#2372009#2382010#2391984

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Tyson

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023394
(-2 from 2022)
807
(-3 from 2022)
0.04407
2022392
(-40 from 2021)
810
(-113 from 2021)
0.04325
2021352
(+20 from 2020)
923
(+86 from 2020)
0.04926
2020372
(-19 from 2019)
837
(-98 from 2019)
0.04525
2019353
(+5 from 2018)
935
(+14 from 2018)
0.04865
2018358
(-37 from 2017)
921
(-142 from 2017)
0.04738
2017321
(+11 from 2016)
1063
(+17 from 2016)
0.05371
2016332
(-17 from 2015)
1046
(-85 from 2015)
0.05164
2015315
(-33 from 2014)
1131
(-146 from 2014)
0.05532
2014282
(-13 from 2013)
1277
(-43 from 2013)
0.06232
2013269
(-5 from 2012)
1320
(-33 from 2012)
0.06532
2012264
(-14 from 2011)
1353
(-31 from 2011)
0.06668
2011250
(-12 from 2010)
1384
(-87 from 2010)
0.06813
2010238
(-1 from 2009)
1471
(-20 from 2009)
0.07160
2009237
(+15 from 2008)
1491
(+91 from 2008)
0.07030
2008252
(+17 from 2007)
1400
(+130 from 2007)
0.06421
2007269
(+8 from 2006)
1270
(+23 from 2006)
0.05733
2006277
(-10 from 2005)
1247
(+9 from 2005)
0.05688
2005267
(+18 from 2004)
1238
(+122 from 2004)
0.05819
2004285
(+11 from 2003)
1116
(+77 from 2003)
0.05281
2003296
(+11 from 2002)
1039
(+107 from 2002)
0.04945
2002307
(+25 from 2001)
932
(+99 from 2001)
0.04510
2001332
(+3 from 2000)
833
(+15 from 2000)
0.04027
2000335
(+20 from 1999)
818
(+82 from 1999)
0.03917
1999355
(+27 from 1998)
736
(+82 from 1998)
0.03610
1998382
(+33 from 1997)
654
(+98 from 1997)
0.03225
1997415
(+29 from 1996)
556
(+51 from 1996)
0.02783
1996444
(+27 from 1995)
505
(+40 from 1995)
0.02520
1995471
(+29 from 1994)
465
(+61 from 1994)
0.02312
1994500
(-4 from 1993)
404
(-15 from 1993)
0.01982
1993496
(+35 from 1992)
419
(+54 from 1992)
0.02029
1992531
(-70 from 1991)
365
(-99 from 1991)
0.01739
1991461
(-54 from 1990)
464
(-105 from 1990)
0.02189
1990407
(-64 from 1989)
569
(-100 from 1989)
0.02644
1989343
(-92 from 1988)
669
(-268 from 1988)
0.03192
1988251
(-5 from 1987)
937
(+3 from 1987)
0.04680
1987246
(-6 from 1986)
934
(-26 from 1986)
0.04789
1986240
(+6 from 1985)
960
(+26 from 1985)
0.04996
1985246
(-7 from 1984)
934
(+9 from 1984)
0.04853
1984239
(+13 from 1983)
925
(+94 from 1983)
0.04929
1983252
(+4 from 1982)
831
(-30 from 1982)
0.04459
1982256
(-11 from 1981)
861
(-47 from 1981)
0.04562
1981245
(-1 from 1980)
908
(-5 from 1980)
0.04875
1980244
(+19 from 1979)
913
(+111 from 1979)
0.04922
1979263
(-13 from 1978)
802
(-13 from 1978)
0.04477
1978250
(+12 from 1977)
815
(+60 from 1977)
0.04770
1977262
(+18 from 1976)
755
(+76 from 1976)
0.04417
1976280
(+18 from 1975)
679
(+41 from 1975)
0.04159
1975298
(+14 from 1974)
638
(+52 from 1974)
0.03932
1974312
(+54 from 1973)
586
(+146 from 1973)
0.03595
1973366
(+113 from 1972)
440
(+172 from 1972)
0.02727
1972479
(+45 from 1971)
268
(+27 from 1971)
0.01601
1971524
(+89 from 1970)
241
(+66 from 1970)
0.01326
1970613
(+143 from 1969)
175
(+68 from 1969)
0.00919
1969756
(+53 from 1968)
107
(+23 from 1968)
0.00585
1968809
(+9 from 1967)
84
(+7 from 1967)
0.00473
1967818
(+132 from 1966)
77
(+19 from 1966)
0.00433
1966950
(+144 from 1965)
58
(+12 from 1965)
0.00319
19651094
(+52 from 1964)
46
(+1 from 1964)
0.00243
19641146
(+29 from 1963)
45
(+2 from 1963)
0.00222
19631175
(-3 from 1962)
43
(-1 from 1962)
0.00208
19621172
(+462 from 1961)
44
(+20 from 1961)
0.00209
19611634
(-234 from 1960)
24
(-8 from 1960)
0.00111
19601400
(+407 from 1959)
32
(+12 from 1959)
0.00148
19591807
(+370 from 1958)
20
(+6 from 1958)
0.00092
19582177
(-424 from 1957)
14
(-7 from 1957)
0.00065
19571753
(+12 from 1956)
21
(+1 from 1956)
0.00096
19561765
(-154 from 1955)
20
(-3 from 1955)
0.00093
19551611
(+151 from 1954)
23
(+4 from 1954)
0.00110
19541762
(+197 from 1953)
19
(+3 from 1953)
0.00092
19531959
(+194 from 1952)
16
(+3 from 1952)
0.00080
19522153
(+93 from 1951)
13
(+1 from 1951)
0.00066
19512246
(-367 from 1950)
12
(-4 from 1950)
0.00063
19501879
(-177 from 1949)
16
(-3 from 1949)
0.00088
19491702
(+1086 from 1948)
19
(+11 from 1948)
0.00105
19482788
(-1142 from 1947)
8
(-13 from 1947)
0.00045
19471646
(+303 from 1946)
21
(+7 from 1946)
0.00113
19461949
(+625 from 1945)
14
(+6 from 1945)
0.00085
19452574
(-379 from 1944)
8
(-3 from 1944)
0.00058
19442195
(+210 from 1943)
11
(+1 from 1943)
0.00079
19432405
(+86 from 1941)
10
(+1 from 1941)
0.00069
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19412491
(-312 from 1940)
9
(-2 from 1940)
0.00072
19402179
(+934 from 1939)
11
(+5 from 1939)
0.00093
19393113
(+33 from 1936)
6
No change from 1936
0.00053
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19363146
(-617 from 1935)
6
(-3 from 1935)
0.00056
19352529
(+748 from 1934)
9
(+3 from 1934)
0.00084
19343277
(+365 from 1933)
6
(+1 from 1933)
0.00057
19333642
(+134 from 1932)
5
No change from 1932
0.00049
19323776
(-1332 from 1930)
5
(-6 from 1930)
0.00047
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19302444
(+913 from 1928)
11
(+4 from 1928)
0.00097
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19283357
(-834 from 1927)
7
(-4 from 1927)
0.00061
19272523
(-87 from 1926)
11
(-1 from 1926)
0.00095
19262436
(-1 from 1925)
12
No change from 1925
0.00105
19252435
(+1070 from 1924)
12
(+5 from 1924)
0.00104
19243505
(-39 from 1923)
7
No change from 1923
0.00060
19233466
(-1226 from 1922)
7
(-7 from 1922)
0.00062
19222240
(+564 from 1921)
14
(+4 from 1921)
0.00124
19212804
(-201 from 1920)
10
(-1 from 1920)
0.00088
19202603
(+274 from 1919)
11
(+2 from 1919)
0.00100
19192877
(+5 from 1918)
9
No change from 1918
0.00089
19182882
(+663 from 1917)
9
(+3 from 1917)
0.00086
19173545
(-1393 from 1916)
6
(-7 from 1916)
0.00063
19162152
(+469 from 1915)
13
(+4 from 1915)
0.00141
19152621
(+643 from 1914)
9
(+4 from 1914)
0.00102
19143264
(-1319 from 1913)
5
(-4 from 1913)
0.00073
19131945
(+599 from 1912)
9
(+4 from 1912)
0.00168
19122544
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00111
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Tyson

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4222021#4772022#4332023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2762021#3952022#3482023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4252021#5402022#5892023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3552021#2842022#3932023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3022021#3542022#4062023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3422021#3252022#3572023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4072021#5202022#4112023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2722021#3142022#3472023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3222020#2782021#3592023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3292021#3372022#3342023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3082020#2322021#3012023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3942021#3432022#3462023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3142021#3662022#3512023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3222021#3552022#3872023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2992021#4002022#2582023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4132021#3112022#4112023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4542021#4402022#3952023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4642021#5112022#5582023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4332021#6232022#4862023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4532021#2482022#2882023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3402021#3112022#4482023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2742021#3292022#3702023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7842021#7122022#8592023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3122021#2882022#3252023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4272019#3732021#4312023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3632021#4112022#3322023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2012021#2412022#2012023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4842021#4902022#5302023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2762021#6512022#3142023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2612021#3502022#3602023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2362021#3282022#2932023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1252021#1412022#2602023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1812021#3622022#4142023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2142019#2292022#2712023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2052019#2112021#2902022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2402021#4262022#3202023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6452021#3812022#3542023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4462014#4592015#4132022

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4852021#6442022#7482023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2822016#2912017#2772019

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4812020#4202022#3882023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3792020#2422022#2932023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1612018#1762020#2312022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#792012#1782013#1872015

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4102018#5032019#5652023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2402017#2462018#2162020

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1912010#2632013#2602016

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2342017#2652018#2572021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#981984#1071987#1262016

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2412017#1722019#2082021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2232005

Popularity Rankings for Tyson in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#971998#992003#992010

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1112021#1402022#1492023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1722021#1912022#1472023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3472020#2472021#3512022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4182019

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4751976#4291990

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4962020#7552021#5092022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9142016#6012020#7042021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7292013

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Tyson a Name for Boys or Girls?

Typically, Tyson is used as a name for boys. The name’s origins and meaning highlight qualities that are often associated with masculinity.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Tyson

Tyson in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Tyson Fury (Boxer, born 1988): A British professional boxer who has won multiple world heavyweight championships.
  • Tyson Chandler (Basketball Player, born 1982): An American basketball player who played in the NBA and won an NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks.
  • Mike Tyson (Boxer, born 1966): An American former professional boxer and undisputed world heavyweight champion in the late 1980s.
  • Neil deGrasse Tyson (Astrophysicist, born 1958): An American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator who is widely recognized for his work in popularizing science.
  • Tyson Beckford (Model, born 1970): An American model and actor known for his work with Ralph Lauren Polo.
  • Tyson Apostol (Reality TV Star, born 1979): An American reality TV star known for his appearances on the show "Survivor."
  • Tyson Gay (Sprinter, born 1982): An American track and field sprinter who competes in the 100 and 200 meters and has won several medals in international competitions.
  • Tyson Alualu (Football Player, born 1987): An American football defensive tackle in the NFL, playing for teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • Tyson Granger ("Beyblade," 2001 Animated Series): The main protagonist who is passionate about Beyblade battles and strives to be the best.
  • Tyson ("Mike Tyson Mysteries," 2014 Animated Series): A fictionalized version of the famous boxer solving mysteries with his eclectic team.
  • Tyson ("Heroes of Olympus," 2010 Novel Series by Rick Riordan): A Cyclops and the half-brother of Percy Jackson who helps in various quests.
  • Tyson Kidd ("WWE," 2006 TV Series): A professional wrestler known for his technical skills and dedication to the sport.
  • "Tyson" (2008 Documentary Film): Chronicles the life and career of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson.
  • Tyson Rios ("Army of Two," 2008 Video Game): A tough and skilled mercenary who partners with Elliot Salem in dangerous missions.
  • Tyson Apostol ("Survivor," 2009 Reality TV Series): A charismatic and strategic contestant known for his clever gameplay.
  • Tyson Wash River (Arizona, USA): A seasonal river in the southwestern part of Arizona that flows through the Sonoran Desert.
  • Tyson Street Park (California, USA): A small oceanfront park in Oceanside, offering scenic views and beach access.
  • Tyson Lake (Ontario, Canada): A freshwater lake located in the Canadian Shield region, ideal for fishing and boating.
  • Tyson Road (London, England): A residential street in the Southwark borough of London, characterized by its Victorian architecture.
  • Tyson Park (Tennessee, USA): A park in Knoxville featuring walking trails, playgrounds, and sports facilities.

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