How old is someone named Tyson?
The average Tyson is 26 years old.
Half of all living Tysons are between 13 and 39.
When was Tyson popular?
Tyson has been rising for years and peaked in 2009, so most Tysons are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 65 | 0 |
| 1920s | 91 | 0 |
| 1930s | 48 | 0 |
| 1940s | 111 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 174 | 120 |
| 1960s | 559 | 460 |
| 1970s | 5,493 | 5,000 |
| 1980s | 8,980 | 8,400 |
| 1990s | 5,169 | 5,000 |
| 2000s | 11,425 | 11,000 |
| 2010s | 11,952 | 12,000 |
| 2020s | 4,646 | 4,600 |
How many Tysons are still alive?
About 47,000 Tysons are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 49,000 babies named Tyson since 1912.
Nearly every Tyson ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Tyson?
About two in five living Tysons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 13%
- Millennial 23%
- Gen Z 37%
- Gen Alpha 26%
Is Tyson an old name?
Not really. Tyson is younger than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Tyson will be 41 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Tyson a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.3% of living Tysons are men.
Names the same age as Tyson
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Tyson's name twin is Jeremiah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jeremiah's age curve is the closest match to Tyson's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Tyson
How old is the average Tyson?
The average Tyson in the US is 26 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Tyson?
About 47,000 Tysons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 49,000 babies given the name since 1912.
When was the name Tyson most popular?
In 2009, when about 1,500 baby boys were named Tyson.
Is Tyson a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 37% of living Tysons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this