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Tyson

Tyson ranks #72 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 15 places, 590 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #316 among boy cat names.
Tyson's popularity trend

Tyson's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2015.

0.05%0.1%0.15%0.2%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
590
across 15 places
Popularity rank
#72
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−72
2020 → 2025
Gender split
99% boys
1% girls99% boys
What does Tyson mean?
/ˈtaɪsən/2 syllablesOrigin: a surname

Tyson is an English surname derived from the Old French word tison, meaning "firebrand," a burning piece of wood. It was later adopted as a given name, gaining extra strength from its association with boxing.

Tyson has a powerful, athletic edge, well suited to a strong, energetic pet with real presence. It fits a companion who plays hard and commands attention wherever they go.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Tyson shows up

Tyson's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

TorontoCanada0.3%
PlayfordAustralia0.2%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.2%
DarwinAustralia0.2%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
ZürichSwitzerland0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.1%
BurnsideAustralia0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%

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