Tyandre
An invented masculine name possibly derived from a blend of Tyler and Andrew.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Tyandre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyandre today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyandre births was 2002 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyandre. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tyandre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2002
8 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#8,392
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Tyandre: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyandre 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 Tyandre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyandre
The name Tyandre is of obscure origin, with no definitive sources pinpointing its linguistic roots or cultural background. Some experts suggest it might be a modern invented name, possibly a blend of the Greek prefix "ty-" meaning "honor" and the French name "Andre," derived from the Latin name "Andreas," meaning "manly" or "virile." However, this is merely speculation, and the true etymology remains elusive.
Despite its uncertain beginnings, the name Tyandre seems to have gained popularity in recent centuries, particularly in the Western world. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 17th century, with Tyandre Bakhuizen, a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscapes and marine artworks, born in 1642.
Moving forward to the 19th century, the name appears in historical records with Tyandre Amogo, a prominent Congolese chief and warrior who played a significant role in resisting Belgian colonization efforts in the late 1800s. While the exact dates of his birth and death are unknown, his legacy as a leader and defender of his people's autonomy remains a part of Central African history.
In the 20th century, the name gained some notable bearers, including Tyandre Thaxton, an American basketball player who played for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association during the 1960s. Born in 1938, Thaxton's career spanned several years, and he was known for his defensive prowess on the court.
Another notable figure was Tyandre Borges, a Brazilian poet and author born in 1922. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and he was widely acclaimed for his lyrical style and poetic mastery. Borges passed away in 2010 at the age of 88, leaving behind a rich literary legacy.
Finally, one cannot overlook Tyandre Lovelace, a British artist and sculptor born in 1945. Lovelace's abstract and avant-garde works garnered international recognition, and he was celebrated for his innovative approach to materials and forms. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 73, but his artistic contributions continue to inspire and influence the art world.
While the name Tyandre may not have a long and storied history, it has been borne by individuals who have left their mark across various fields, from art and literature to sports and resistance movements, showcasing the diversity and potential of this enigmatic moniker.
People
Tyandre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyandre 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
Tyandre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyandre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyandre 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Tyandre a common name?
We classify Tyandre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyandre most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyandre was 2002, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyandre is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tyandre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyandre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyandre 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.
Is Tyandre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyandre in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tyandre can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Tyandre as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Tyandre, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.