Tynan
Tynan first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1994, when 38 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Tynan popular?
Declining Tynan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1994 peak.
| 2020s | 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 92 | |
| 2000s | 240 | |
| 1990s | 260 | |
| 1980s | 109 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Tynan mean?
Anglicized from Irish O Teimhneain, from a diminutive of Old Irish 'teimhean' meaning 'dark, dusky, gloom'. (A minority source instead links it to O Tadhgain, 'poet', but the 'dark' derivation is the one usually given.)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tynan mean?
Tynan means dark, dusky. Anglicized from Irish O Teimhneain, from a diminutive of Old Irish 'teimhean' meaning 'dark, dusky, gloom'. (A minority source instead links it to O Tadhgain, 'poet', but the 'dark' derivation is the one usually given.)
What is the origin of the name Tynan?
Tynan is of irish origin.
How do you pronounce Tynan?
Tynan is pronounced “TY-nuhn.”
Is Tynan a boy or a girl name?
Tynan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Tynan a popular name right now?
Tynan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1994 peak.
How popular is the name Tynan?
In 2025, Tynan ranked #13732 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Tynan most popular?
Tynan was most popular in 1994, when about 38 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Tynan?
Names similar to Tynan include Fionn, Conall, Oisin, Tadhg, Eoghan.
What names go well with Tynan?
irish names that pair well with Tynan include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.