Unisex · #10,599 in 2026

Tyan

Tyan Computer Corporation is a subsidiary of MiTAC International, and a manufacturer of computer motherboards, including models for both AMD and Intel processors. They develop and produce high-end server, SMP, and desktop barebones systems as well as provide design and production services to tier 1 global OEMs, and a number of other regional OEMs.

Current Rank
#10,599
Peak Rank
#3,629 (1983)
Total Babies
222
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #10,424 (68 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,629 (222 total)
👦As Boy Name
1978
First Year
2020
Last Year
1983
Peak Year
#3629
Peak Rank
222
Total Count
30
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1971
First Year
2003
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#10424
Peak Rank
68
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tyan

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

Tyan Computer Corporation is a subsidiary of MiTAC International, and a manufacturer of computer motherboards, including models for both AMD and Intel processors. They develop and produce high-end server, SMP, and desktop barebones systems as well as provide design and production services to tier 1 global OEMs, and a number of other regional OEMs.

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The Story of Tyan

As a girl name

Tyan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 9 Tyans were born — ranking #10,424 that year. As of 2026, Tyan ranks #10,424 for girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 68 Tyans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tyan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 11 Tyans were born — ranking #3,629 that year. As of 2026, Tyan ranks #10,599 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 222 Tyans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Where is Tyan most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • KZ
    46%
  • UZ
    17%
  • Russia
    17%
  • TW
    11%
  • LB
    10%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Tyan

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tyan

What does the name Tyan mean?
Tyan Computer Corporation is a subsidiary of MiTAC International, and a manufacturer of computer motherboards, including models for both AMD and Intel processors. They develop and produce high-end server, SMP, and desktop barebones systems as well as provide design and production services to tier 1 global OEMs, and a number of other regional OEMs.
How popular is Tyan in 2026?
In 2026, Tyan ranks #10,599 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Tyan most popular?
Tyan reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #3,629 that year with 11 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Tyan most popular?
Tyan has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tyan.
Is Tyan a unisex name?
Yes — Tyan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 23% of Tyans assigned female and 77% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tyan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tyan include Gustin, Issaac, Quennel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tyan

Tyan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 222 births in the dataset. Tyan's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #3,629. Use the chart and map above to compare Tyan'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.