Tymesha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of the roots "time" and "Aisha".
Name Census estimates that about 241 living Americans carry the first name Tymesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tymesha today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tymesha births was 1990 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tymesha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
241
~ 1 in 1,422,217 Americans
Peak year
1990
19 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,743
Tracked since 1975
Census
Tymesha in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 192 people with the first name Tymesha, which placed it at #39,369 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#39,369
National first-name rank
People counted
192
192 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
93.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tymesha
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tymesha is Black at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (2.1%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tymesha described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tymesha at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American93.2% · 179
- White2.1% · 4
- Two or more races2.1% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Popularity
Tymesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tymesha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 142 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tymesha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tymesha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tymesha
The name Tymesha is believed to have its origins in the African American community, emerging in the latter half of the 20th century. It is a distinctive and unique name, with no clear linguistic roots or direct translations from other languages. However, some linguists have suggested that it may be a creative amalgamation of elements from different African languages, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of African Americans.
While there are no definitive records of the name's appearance in ancient texts or historical scriptures, its relatively recent emergence makes it a product of modern naming trends. The earliest documented instances of the name Tymesha can be traced back to the 1960s and 1970s, coinciding with the rise of the Black Power movement and the increasing celebration of African American identity and culture.
One of the earliest individuals to bear the name Tymesha was Tymesha Hendricks, a renowned jazz vocalist born in 1965 in Chicago, Illinois. Her soulful performances and powerful vocals earned her critical acclaim and a loyal following within the jazz community.
Another notable figure with the name Tymesha is Tymesha Chanae McCray, a former professional basketball player from the United States. Born in 1980, McCray had a successful career in the WNBA, playing for several teams including the Los Angeles Sparks and the Seattle Storm.
In the field of academia, Tymesha Thayer, a professor of African American studies at a prominent university, has gained recognition for her groundbreaking research and advocacy work related to racial equity and social justice. Her insightful writings and lectures have inspired many students and scholars.
Tymesha Burress, born in 1972, is a celebrated author and poet whose works explore themes of identity, resilience, and the African American experience. Her powerful and evocative writing has garnered numerous literary awards and critical acclaim.
Lastly, Tymesha Williams, an accomplished civil rights activist and community organizer, has dedicated her life to advocating for marginalized communities. Born in 1985, her tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to social change have inspired many to join the fight for justice and equality.
These individuals, among others, have carried the name Tymesha with pride and distinction, contributing to its growing recognition and cultural significance within the African American community and beyond.
People
Tymesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tymesha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tymesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tymesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 241 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tymesha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,422,217 US residents.
Is Tymesha a common name?
We classify Tymesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 251 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tymesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tymesha was 1990, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tymesha is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tymesha in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 192 people with the name Tymesha, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #39,369 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tymesha in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tymesha?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tymesha leans strongly female. 187 people counted with this name were female (98.9%), compared with 2 male bearers (1.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tymesha?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tymesha is Black at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (2.1%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tymesha most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tymesha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (179 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tymesha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tymesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tymesha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tymesha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tymesha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tymesha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Tymesha?
Want to know how many Americans are named Tymesha? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.