Tyson: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced TY-suhn · 2 syllables
Tyson means “firebrand; son of Theiss”, from English.
* A variant of Tison. A nickname from Old French tison (“firebrand”). * A patronymic English surname, variant of Dyson, from Dennis + -son. * In the US, adopted by a German family who came to America (Germantown, PA) in 1683, originally named German Teisen "son of Theiss", which was short for Matthias. Original spellings were Theisen, Theissen, Teisen, Teison.
- Meaning
- firebrand; son of Theiss
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- TY-suhn
- US rank (2025)
- #531
- US babies a year
- about 761 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Tyson?
Tyson was the #531 name in the US in 2025, given to 565 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #531 |
| England & Wales | #602 |
| Scotland | #599 |
| Canada | #242 |
| Australia | #200 |
How old are people named Tyson?
Half of US adults named Tyson are older than 36; most are between 19 and 53. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Tyson
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Tyson have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Tyson
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Bronson
- Kendrick
- Brandon
- Trenton
- Kale
- Brock
- Konstantinos
- Rico
- Collin
- Cristopher
- Heath
- Ioannis
- Kamal
- Brenton
- Davin
- Tyrell
Questions about Tyson
What does the name Tyson mean?
Tyson means “firebrand; son of Theiss”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Tyson?
Tyson is pronounced TY-suhn.
How popular is the name Tyson?
Tyson was the #531 name in the US in 2025, given to 565 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Tyson?
Half of US adults named Tyson are older than 36. Most are between 19 and 53.