Tyrone
From Irish Tír Eoghain (literally “land of Eoghan”).
Every Tyrone since 1914 — 80,146 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tyrone
Tyrone is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,392 in 2025 with 132 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 80,146 American babies have been named Tyrone. Its peak came in 1970, when 2,561 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Tyrone stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tyrone 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 | — | — | 132 | #1,392 |
| 2024 | — | — | 144 | #1,338 |
| 2023 | — | — | 149 | #1,292 |
| 2022 | — | — | 121 | #1,503 |
| 2021 | — | — | 137 | #1,358 |
| 2020 | — | — | 165 | #1,171 |
| 2019 | — | — | 159 | #1,208 |
| 2018 | — | — | 174 | #1,118 |
| 2017 | — | — | 204 | #995 |
| 2016 | — | — | 201 | #1,012 |
| 2015 | — | — | 233 | #921 |
| 2014 | — | — | 270 | #839 |
| 2013 | — | — | 284 | #794 |
| 2012 | — | — | 285 | #794 |
| 2011 | — | — | 272 | #808 |
| 2010 | — | — | 327 | #713 |
| 2009 | — | — | 356 | #682 |
| 2008 | — | — | 372 | #654 |
| 2007 | — | — | 416 | #606 |
| 2006 | — | — | 434 | #574 |
| 2005 | — | — | 407 | #574 |
| 2004 | — | — | 406 | #562 |
| 2003 | — | — | 413 | #545 |
| 2002 | — | — | 451 | #507 |
| 2001 | — | — | 525 | #460 |
| 2000 | — | — | 607 | #410 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,660 | 717 | #341 |
| 1990 | — | — | 1,029 | #260 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,847 | 1,222 | #198 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,139 | 1,195 | #205 |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,963 | 1,682 | #146 |
| 1970 | 31 | #2,445 | 2,530 | #132 |
| 1965 | 19 | #2,928 | 1,569 | #172 |
| 1960 | 22 | #2,647 | 1,599 | #191 |
| 1955 | 10 | #4,044 | 1,276 | #201 |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,262 | 815 | #225 |
| 1945 | — | — | 367 | #313 |
| 1940 | — | — | 351 | #298 |
| 1935 | — | — | 16 | #1,830 |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #3,001 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,930 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Tyrone
- Tyrone Power Actor · 1914–1958
- Tyrone Spong Boxer · b. 1985
- Tyrone Mears Soccer player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tyrone mean?
From Irish Tír Eoghain (literally “land of Eoghan”).
How popular is the name Tyrone in 2025?
Tyrone ranked #1,392 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 132 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tyrone?
80,146 babies have been named Tyrone in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tyrone most popular?
Tyrone peaked in 1970, when 2,561 newborns received the name.
Is Tyrone a boy or girl name?
Tyrone is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tyrone rising or falling?
Tyrone is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tyrone?
Well-known people named Tyrone include Tyrone Power (actor), Tyrone Spong (boxer), Tyrone Mears (soccer player).