Tyrese
Uncertain, possibly a Blend of Tyrone + Reese or Maurice
Every Tyrese since 1971 — 9,131 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tyrese
Tyrese is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,713 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 9,131 American babies have been named Tyrese. Its peak came in 1999, when 1,713 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 Tyrese stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tyrese 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 | — | — | 48 | #2,713 |
| 2024 | — | — | 61 | #2,342 |
| 2023 | — | — | 74 | #2,044 |
| 2022 | — | — | 62 | #2,322 |
| 2021 | — | — | 55 | #2,461 |
| 2020 | — | — | 65 | #2,165 |
| 2019 | — | — | 88 | #1,774 |
| 2018 | — | — | 59 | #2,299 |
| 2017 | — | — | 88 | #1,766 |
| 2016 | — | — | 118 | #1,465 |
| 2015 | — | — | 114 | #1,473 |
| 2014 | — | — | 138 | #1,292 |
| 2013 | — | — | 176 | #1,069 |
| 2012 | — | — | 183 | #1,049 |
| 2011 | — | — | 204 | #971 |
| 2010 | — | — | 211 | #951 |
| 2009 | — | — | 251 | #852 |
| 2008 | — | — | 243 | #875 |
| 2007 | — | — | 375 | #651 |
| 2006 | — | — | 388 | #615 |
| 2005 | — | — | 296 | #698 |
| 2004 | — | — | 371 | #593 |
| 2003 | — | — | 615 | #418 |
| 2002 | — | — | 543 | #453 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,436 | 704 | #374 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,513 | 868 | #327 |
| 1995 | — | — | 31 | #2,494 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,208 | 34 | #2,162 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,265 | 24 | #2,290 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,769 | 27 | #2,052 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,544 | 18 | #2,445 |
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Famous people named Tyrese
- Tyrese Gibson Actor · b. 1978
- Tyrese Rice Basketball player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tyrese mean?
Uncertain, possibly a Blend of Tyrone + Reese or Maurice
How popular is the name Tyrese in 2025?
Tyrese ranked #2,713 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tyrese?
9,131 babies have been named Tyrese in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tyrese most popular?
Tyrese peaked in 1999, when 1,713 newborns received the name.
Is Tyrese a boy or girl name?
Tyrese is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tyrese rising or falling?
Tyrese is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tyrese?
Well-known people named Tyrese include Tyrese Gibson (actor), Tyrese Rice (basketball player).