Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Tikhon

Tikhon is a Slavic male given name of Greek origin, related to Western European Tycho.Tikhon Bernstam, American Internet entrepreneur Tikhon Chicherin (1869–1904), Russian entomologist Tikhon Dzyadko, Russian journalist Tikhon Khrennikov (1913–2007), Soviet composer Tikhon Kiselyov (1917–1983), Soviet Belarusian statesman Tikhon Moiseev, Russian mathematician Tikhon Streshnev (1649–1719), Russian…

Current Rank
#12,323
Peak Rank
#10,743 (2016)
Total Babies
21
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2016
First Year
2022
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#10743
Peak Rank
21
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tikhon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Tikhon is a Slavic male given name of Greek origin, related to Western European Tycho.Tikhon Bernstam, American Internet entrepreneur Tikhon Chicherin (1869–1904), Russian entomologist Tikhon Dzyadko, Russian journalist Tikhon Khrennikov (1913–2007), Soviet composer Tikhon Kiselyov (1917–1983), Soviet Belarusian statesman Tikhon Moiseev, Russian mathematician Tikhon Streshnev (1649–1719), Russian…

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The Story of Tikhon

Tikhon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 6 Tikhons were born — ranking #10,743 that year. As of 2026, Tikhon ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Tikhons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tikhon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tikhon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tikhon

What does the name Tikhon mean?
Tikhon is a Slavic male given name of Greek origin, related to Western European Tycho.Tikhon Bernstam, American Internet entrepreneur Tikhon Chicherin (1869–1904), Russian entomologist Tikhon Dzyadko, Russian journalist Tikhon Khrennikov (1913–2007), Soviet composer Tikhon Kiselyov (1917–1983), Soviet Belarusian statesman Tikhon Moiseev, Russian mathematician Tikhon Streshnev (1649–1719), Russian…
How popular is Tikhon in 2026?
In 2026, Tikhon ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tikhon most popular?
Tikhon reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #10,743 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Tikhon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tikhon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Tikhon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tikhon include Adeline, Dein, Jakiel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tikhon

Tikhon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Tikhon's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #10,743. Use the chart and map above to compare Tikhon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.