Tyaire
A masculine name of ambiguous origin, potentially a blend of "Tyler" and "Zaire".
Name Census estimates that about 330 living Americans carry the first name Tyaire. It is a predominantly male name (98.5% of registrations). The average person named Tyaire today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyaire births was 2024 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyaire. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
330
~ 1 in 1,038,650 Americans
Peak year
2024
40 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,088
Tracked since 1997
Gender
Gender distribution for Tyaire
Tyaire leans heavily male at 98.5% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Tyaire as a male name
- Ranked #3,088 in 2024
- 40 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (40 births)
Tyaire as a female name
- Ranked #19,017 in 2014
- 5 female births in 2014
- Peak: 2014 (5 births)
Popularity
Tyaire: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyaire from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 128 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyaire by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tyaire during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyaires live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Tyaire, while Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyaire
The name Tyaire is a relatively modern invention, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It appears to be a combination of two different elements, with the first part, "Ty," potentially derived from the Old English word "tye," meaning "to bind or tie together." The latter part, "aire," could be a nod to the French word "air," signifying a sense of lightness or airiness.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that directly reference this name, it is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a creative amalgamation of different linguistic influences. The earliest recorded instances of the name Tyaire can be traced back to the United States, where it gained popularity as a unique and modern-sounding moniker.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Tyaire was Tyaire Pitts, an American professional basketball player born in 1993. He played for several teams in the NBA G League and international leagues, showcasing his skills on the court.
Another individual named Tyaire is Tyaire Stevenson, an American football player born in 1999. He currently plays as a defensive back for the Buffalo Bulls college football team, showcasing his athletic prowess on the gridiron.
In the realm of music, Tyaire Shawn Smith, better known by his stage name Ayre Tyme, is a American rapper and songwriter born in 1992. He has gained recognition for his unique blend of rap and R&B, incorporating his name into his artistic persona.
Moving to the literary world, Tyaire Jackson is an American author and poet born in 1985. She has published several collections of poetry and prose, exploring themes of identity, self-discovery, and human experiences through her writings.
Lastly, Tyaire Williams, born in 1997, is an American entrepreneur and motivational speaker. Despite facing numerous challenges in his youth, he founded a successful business and now inspires others through his talks and mentorship programs, emphasizing the power of perseverance and determination.
While the name Tyaire may be relatively new, these individuals have left their mark in various fields, demonstrating the versatility and uniqueness of this modern moniker.
People
Tyaire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyaire as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tyaire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyaire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 330 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyaire going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,038,650 US residents.
Is Tyaire a common name?
We classify Tyaire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 333 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyaire most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyaire was 2024, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyaire is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyaire a male name?
Yes, 98.5% of people registered as Tyaire in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.