Tyus
Every Tyus since 1975 — 1,077 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tyus
Tyus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,422 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,077 American babies have been named Tyus. Its peak came in 1995, when 94 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tyus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tyus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,422 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,047 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,239 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,684 |
| 2021 | 34 | #3,419 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,198 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,711 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,164 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3,433 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3,354 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,229 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,976 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,635 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,671 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,205 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,679 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,782 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,384 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,791 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,209 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,623 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,258 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,537 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,255 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,315 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,130 |
| 1995 | 94 | #1,200 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,434 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tyus in 2025?
Tyus ranked #6,422 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tyus?
1,077 babies have been named Tyus in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tyus most popular?
Tyus peaked in 1995, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Tyus a boy or girl name?
Tyus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tyus rising or falling?
Tyus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.