Tishawn
Tishawn is an American boy name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Tishawn has the name Shawn hiding inside it.
- Word funTishawn doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Tishawn would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationTishawn peaked in 1999, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Tishawn you'd meet today is about 26 years old.
- HistoryTishawn first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Tishawn
Tishawn is a boy name of American origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:American names
Other spellings of Tishawn
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Tishawn
What is the origin of the name Tishawn?
Tishawn is American in origin. Other American names to consider are Henry (“ruler of the home”), Maverick (“independent, unbranded”), Kai (“sea”) and Jace (“healer”).
Is Tishawn a boy or girl name?
Tishawn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tishawn?
Tishawn is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #4,162 in 1999, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Tishawn?
If you like Tishawn, you might also like Tyshawn. Tyshawn is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Tishawn?
Tishawn is an American boy name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.