Boy · #3,289 in 2026

Twyman

Twyman is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include:Frank Twyman (1876–1959), British designer of optical instruments, co-inventor of the Twyman–Green interferometer Jack Twyman (1934–2012), American basketball player and sports broadcaster Jaylen Twyman, American football player Kathryn Twyman, Canadian rower Luska Twyman (1913–1988), American politician from Kentucky Michael…

Current Rank
#3,289
Peak Rank
#3,408 (1925)
Total Babies
30
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1914
First Year
1959
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#3408
Peak Rank
30
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Twyman

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

Twyman is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include:Frank Twyman (1876–1959), British designer of optical instruments, co-inventor of the Twyman–Green interferometer Jack Twyman (1934–2012), American basketball player and sports broadcaster Jaylen Twyman, American football player Kathryn Twyman, Canadian rower Luska Twyman (1913–1988), American politician from Kentucky Michael…

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The Story of Twyman

Twyman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 7 Twymans were born — ranking #3,408 that year. As of 2026, Twyman ranks #3,289 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Twymans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Twyman

Phonetically similar names — useful when Twyman 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Twyman

What does the name Twyman mean?
Twyman is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include:Frank Twyman (1876–1959), British designer of optical instruments, co-inventor of the Twyman–Green interferometer Jack Twyman (1934–2012), American basketball player and sports broadcaster Jaylen Twyman, American football player Kathryn Twyman, Canadian rower Luska Twyman (1913–1988), American politician from Kentucky Michael…
How popular is Twyman in 2026?
In 2026, Twyman ranks #3,289 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Twyman most popular?
Twyman reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #3,408 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Twyman a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Twyman is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Twyman?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Twyman include Hence, Nim, Method. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Twyman

Twyman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Twyman's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #3,408. Use the chart and map above to compare Twyman'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.