Modern combination of Ty and Shawn
A contemporary American invention, Tyshawn blends the popular prefix 'Ty' with the name 'Shawn', a variant of Sean. It follows the late 20th-century trend of creating rhythmic, multi-syllabic names within African American communities.
Less common today
Tyshawn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #842 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player
Professional skateboarder and Thrasher Skater of the Year
Composer and multi-instrumentalist
