Tyre
From Latin Tyrus, from Ancient Greek Τύρος (Túros), from Phoenician 𐤑𐤓 (ṣr /Ṣur/, “rock”) (), after the rocky formation on which the town was originally built.
Every Tyre since 1913 — 2,169 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tyre
Tyre is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,155 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 2,169 American babies have been named Tyre. Its peak came in 1999, when 98 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tyre stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tyre year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 12 | #7,155 |
| 2024 | — | — | 20 | #5,045 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,859 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,931 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,540 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,461 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #6,078 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #7,094 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,504 |
| 2016 | — | — | 20 | #4,928 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,727 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,705 |
| 2013 | — | — | 27 | #3,856 |
| 2012 | — | — | 24 | #4,237 |
| 2011 | — | — | 22 | #4,499 |
| 2010 | — | — | 32 | #3,444 |
| 2009 | — | — | 35 | #3,270 |
| 2008 | — | — | 41 | #2,940 |
| 2007 | — | — | 55 | #2,366 |
| 2006 | — | — | 30 | #3,520 |
| 2005 | — | — | 53 | #2,262 |
| 2004 | — | — | 39 | #2,737 |
| 2003 | — | — | 51 | #2,177 |
| 2002 | — | — | 59 | #1,915 |
| 2001 | — | — | 62 | #1,815 |
| 2000 | — | — | 90 | #1,399 |
| 1995 | — | — | 86 | #1,267 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,886 | 54 | #1,562 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,821 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,425 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,635 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,812 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,396 |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #3,059 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tyre mean?
From Latin Tyrus, from Ancient Greek Τύρος (Túros), from Phoenician 𐤑𐤓 (ṣr /Ṣur/, “rock”) (), after the rocky formation on which the town was originally built.
How popular is the name Tyre in 2025?
Tyre ranked #7,155 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tyre?
2,169 babies have been named Tyre in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tyre most popular?
Tyre peaked in 1999, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Tyre a boy or girl name?
Tyre is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tyre rising or falling?
Tyre is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.