Tyshia
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly inspired by the name Leticia.
Name Census estimates that about 183 living Americans carry the first name Tyshia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tyshia today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyshia births was 1998 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyshia. 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
183
~ 1 in 1,872,975 Americans
Peak year
1998
15 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2004 SSA rank
#15,982
Tracked since 1973
Census
Tyshia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 178 people with the first name Tyshia, which placed it at #41,266 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
#41,266
National first-name rank
People counted
178
178 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
87.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tyshia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tyshia is Black at 87.6%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%) and Hispanic (3.4%). 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 Tyshia 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 Tyshia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American87.6% · 156
- White6.2% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 6
- Two or more races2.2% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 1
Popularity
Tyshia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyshia 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 79 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
Tyshia 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 Tyshia 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 Tyshia
The name Tyshia is believed to have originated from the African continent, possibly deriving from various Bantu languages spoken in regions such as Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon. Its roots can be traced back to ancient times when names often held symbolic meanings tied to cultural traditions and beliefs.
One theory suggests that Tyshia may be derived from the Twi language spoken in parts of Ghana, where it could be a variation of the name "Tishia," meaning "she is precious" or "she is valuable." This would align with a common practice among many African cultures to bestow names that represent positive attributes, blessings, or hopes for the child's future.
Another possible origin lies in the Yoruba language of Nigeria, where "Tishia" or "Tyshia" could be a diminutive form of names like "Atishe" or "Atishat," which are associated with concepts of perseverance, determination, and resilience. These qualities were highly valued in traditional Yoruba society, and naming a child with such connotations was seen as a way to instill these virtues.
While the earliest recorded examples of the name Tyshia are difficult to pinpoint with certainty, its use can be found in various historical contexts and among notable individuals throughout different eras. One of the earliest known references is Tyshia Bakari, a 16th-century Malian scholar and poet who gained recognition for her contributions to the literary arts.
In the 18th century, Tyshia Akan was a prominent figure in the Asante Kingdom (present-day Ghana), known for her role as a skilled diplomat and negotiator during periods of conflict and territorial disputes.
During the 19th century, Tyshia Mbeki rose to prominence as a respected leader and activist in the Cape Colony of South Africa, advocating for the rights and equality of indigenous African communities.
In the realm of arts and culture, Tyshia Nzinga was a celebrated Angolan sculptor and artist in the early 20th century, renowned for her intricate woodcarvings that captured the essence of traditional African aesthetics.
More recently, Tyshia Ingram made her mark as a pioneering African-American judge in the United States, breaking barriers and serving as an inspiration for many aspiring legal professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Throughout its history, the name Tyshia has carried a rich tapestry of cultural significance, reflecting the resilience, strength, and creativity of various African societies and individuals who have left an indelible mark on the world.
People
Tyshia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyshia 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
Tyshia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyshia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 183 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyshia 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 1,872,975 US residents.
Is Tyshia a common name?
We classify Tyshia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 192 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyshia most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyshia was 1998, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyshia is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tyshia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 178 people with the name Tyshia, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #41,266 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 Tyshia 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 Tyshia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tyshia leans strongly female. 179 people counted with this name were female (97.8%), compared with 4 male bearers (2.2%). 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 Tyshia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tyshia is Black at 87.6%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%) and Hispanic (3.4%). 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 Tyshia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tyshia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.6% (156 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 Tyshia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyshia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyshia 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 Tyshia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyshia 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 Tyshia 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 people have the name Tyshia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.