Tyrek: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	23	2	–	#4,780
1980s	66	7	+187%	#3,327
1990s	906	91	+1273%	#693
2000s	866	87	-4%	#883
2010s	238	24	-73%	#2,725
2020s (to 2025)	86	14	-40%	#5,095

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

#4,780

1980s

+187%

#3,327

1990s

906

+1273%

#693

2000s

866

-4%

#883

2010s

238

-73%

#2,725

2020s (to 2025)

-40%

#5,095

The story of Tyrek

Tyrek is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,421 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1975, 2,185 American babies have been named Tyrek. Its peak came in 1998, when 243 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 Tyrek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Tyrek?

The median living Tyrek is about 25 years old; half are between 20 and 27. An estimated 2,100 people named Tyrek are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Tyrek year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	14	#6,421
2024	13	#6,798
2023	9	#8,860
2022	14	#6,450
2021	19	#5,095
2020	17	#5,435
2019	14	#6,382
2018	18	#5,301
2017	17	#5,505
2016	22	#4,609
2015	17	#5,494
2014	20	#4,854
2013	28	#3,744
2012	31	#3,523
2011	26	#3,980
2010	45	#2,725
2009	44	#2,797
2008	41	#2,941
2007	58	#2,278
2006	63	#2,100
2005	67	#1,918
2004	84	#1,581
2003	110	#1,290
2002	87	#1,472
2001	133	#1,083
2000	179	#883
1995	38	#2,175
1990	29	#2,431
1985	6	#6,490
1980	–	–
1975	7	#4,780
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Tyrek, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Tyrek?

The median living Tyrek is about 25 years old. Half of all living Tyreks are between 20 and 27 years old.

How many people named Tyrek are alive today?

An estimated 2,100 people named Tyrek are alive in the United States, based on 2,185 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Tyrek in 2025?

Tyrek ranked #6,421 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Tyrek?

2,185 babies have been named Tyrek in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Tyrek most popular?

Tyrek peaked in 1998, when 243 newborns received the name.

Is Tyrek a boy or girl name?

Tyrek is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Tyrek rising or falling?

Tyrek is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Tyrek popularity over time

The story of Tyrek

How old are people named Tyrek?

Tyrek year by year

Frequently asked questions

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