Tywin
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly from Old English origins.
Name Census estimates that about 33 living Americans carry the first name Tywin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tywin today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tywin births was 2022 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tywin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tywin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
33
~ 1 in 10,386,495 Americans
Peak year
2022
8 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2022 SSA rank
#9,754
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Tywin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tywin from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 20 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Tywin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tywin 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 Tywin 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 Tywin
The name Tywin has its origins in the Welsh language, with roots that can be traced back to the early medieval period. The name is derived from the Welsh words "tyw" meaning "leader" and "gwyn" meaning "white" or "fair". Together, these elements form the name Tywin, which translates to "fair leader" or "white leader".
In the ancient Welsh tradition, names often carried symbolic meanings, reflecting the qualities and attributes that parents wished for their children. The name Tywin was likely bestowed upon male offspring with the hope that they would grow to become respected and honorable leaders, embodying the virtues of fairness and wisdom.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tywin can be found in the Welsh Triads, a collection of traditional tales and stories from the 13th century. In these texts, a character named Tywin ap Gwynedd is mentioned as a renowned warrior and chieftain from the era of the legendary King Arthur.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tywin. In the 15th century, Tywin ap Rhys (1410-1468) was a prominent Welsh landowner and politician who played a crucial role in the Wars of the Roses. Another individual of note was Tywin ab Owain (1520-1585), a Welsh poet and bard celebrated for his intricate verse compositions.
Moving forward in time, Tywin Jones (1675-1739) was a respected Welsh clergyman and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Welsh literature and language. In the 19th century, Tywin Evans (1810-1882) was a pioneering Welsh industrialist and entrepreneur who established several successful coal mining operations in South Wales.
More recently, Tywin Lloyd (1901-1985) was a prominent Welsh actor and stage performer, known for his powerful portrayal of iconic Welsh characters in various theatrical productions.
While the name Tywin has its roots in Welsh culture, it has transcended its origins and gained recognition in various parts of the world, particularly in areas with strong Welsh communities or influences.
People
Tywin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tywin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tywin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tywin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 33 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tywin 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 10,386,495 US residents.
Is Tywin a common name?
We classify Tywin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tywin most popular?
The single biggest year for Tywin was 2022, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tywin is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Tywin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tywin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tywin in the SSA data are male. 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 Tywin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tywin 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 Tywin 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Tywin as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Tywin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.