Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Tywan

Name: Popularity of the name Tywan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Tywan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#1,170 (1978)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+8%

1973

First Year

1976

Last Year

1973

Peak Year

#8423

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tywan

Tywan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 58 Tywans were born — ranking #1,170 that year. As of 2026, Tywan ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, gradually rising (+8%). In total, more than 1K Tywans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Tywan

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

Taiwan
Twan
Diwan
Tuon
Tion
Titan
Tighten
Tian
Tijuana
Tehran
Timon
Teton

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tywan

What does the name Tywan mean?

Tywan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tywan in 2026?

In 2026, Tywan ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Tywan most popular?

Tywan reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #1,170 that year with 58 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Tywan most popular?

Tywan has historically been most popular in Virginia, New Jersey, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tywan.

Is Tywan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Tywan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Tywan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tywan include Kentrell, Oneil, Vincente. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tywan

Tywan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Tywan's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #1,170. Use the chart and map above to compare Tywan'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.