Dark or dusty
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Teimhneáin, which comes from the word 'teimhean' meaning dark, dull, or dusty. It was traditionally used as a descriptive name for someone with a dark complexion or hair. While rare, it fits the modern trend of using Irish surnames as first names.
Less common today
Tynan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,176 in 1994.
Game designer and founder of Ludeon Studios
A character in the television series 'The 100' · The 100
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
