Tyson is of Old Norse origin, meaning 'discord'. It was originally used as a surname but has since become popular as a given name.
The name Tyson experienced significant popularity during the late 70s and early 80s, with a peak of 17 births each in 1975, 1979, and 1980. However, its usage has declined steadily since then, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded between 2000 and 2021. The total number of births recorded for the name Tyson over this period is 318.