Boy · #8,981 in 2026

Tywin

Tywin Lannister is a fictional character in the fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire by American novelist George R. R. Martin and one of three main antagonists of its television adaptation, Game of Thrones, alongside Cersei Lannister and Petyr Baelish. He is introduced in A Game of Thrones (1996) and subsequently appears in A Clash of Kings (1998) and A Storm of Swords (2000).

Current Rank
#8,981
Peak Rank
#8,981 (2022)
Total Babies
33
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2014
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#8981
Peak Rank
33
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tywin

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

Tywin Lannister is a fictional character in the fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire by American novelist George R. R. Martin and one of three main antagonists of its television adaptation, Game of Thrones, alongside Cersei Lannister and Petyr Baelish. He is introduced in A Game of Thrones (1996) and subsequently appears in A Clash of Kings (1998) and A Storm of Swords (2000).

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The Story of Tywin

Tywin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 8 Tywins were born — ranking #8,981 that year. As of 2026, Tywin ranks #8,981 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Tywins 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 Tywin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tywin 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 Tywin

What does the name Tywin mean?
Tywin Lannister is a fictional character in the fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire by American novelist George R. R. Martin and one of three main antagonists of its television adaptation, Game of Thrones, alongside Cersei Lannister and Petyr Baelish. He is introduced in A Game of Thrones (1996) and subsequently appears in A Clash of Kings (1998) and A Storm of Swords (2000).
How popular is Tywin in 2026?
In 2026, Tywin ranks #8,981 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Tywin most popular?
Tywin reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #8,981 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Tywin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tywin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Tywin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tywin include Excel, Petie, Rorie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tywin

Tywin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Tywin's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #8,981. Use the chart and map above to compare Tywin'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.