Tywon is a unique and distinctive given name of African-American origin, derived from the Yoruba name Oluwafunso meaning 'God has made me happy'. It gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, peaking in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Despite its popularity at that time, Tywon remains an uncommon name today, adding to its uniqueness.
The name Tywon experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past five decades. It peaked between 1974 and 1976 with a high of 24 births in 1976, before declining sharply thereafter. The name had another brief spike in popularity around 1998-2001, with a high of 29 births each year. However, since then, it has seen a steady decline, with fewer than 15 births per year recorded between 2010 and 2022, inclusive. In total, there have been 858 births named Tywon over this period.