Tycere
An obscure masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant spelling.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Tycere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tycere today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tycere births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tycere. 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 Tycere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,915
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Tycere: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tycere 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 Tycere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tycere
The name Tycere has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is derived from the Etruscan word "tycere," which means "to rule" or "to govern." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals of noble or ruling class.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tycere can be found in Etruscan inscriptions dating back to the 6th century BC. These inscriptions were discovered in various Etruscan archaeological sites, including the Necropoli di Monterozzi in Tarquinia and the Tomba dei Rilievi in Cerveteri.
During the Roman era, the name Tycere was adopted by some prominent Roman families, likely as a way to associate themselves with the prestigious Etruscan culture. One notable individual bearing this name was Tycere Cornelius, a Roman senator who lived in the 1st century BC and was known for his oratory skills.
In the Middle Ages, the name Tycere fell out of common use but was revived in the Renaissance period, particularly among Italian humanists and scholars who were fascinated by the rediscovery of ancient Etruscan artifacts and texts. One famous bearer of this name was Tycere Bracciolini (1389-1459), an Italian Renaissance humanist and historian.
Another noteworthy figure with the name Tycere was Tycere Vecellio (1480-1576), a renowned Italian Renaissance painter and architect from the Veneto region. He was best known for his fresco paintings and architectural designs, which were heavily influenced by classical Etruscan and Roman styles.
In the 17th century, the name Tycere was borne by Tycere Boccalini (1556-1613), an Italian satirist and philosopher who was known for his biting critiques of political and social issues of his time. His most famous work was "Ragguagli di Parnaso" (News from Parnassus), a satirical work that satirized the literary and political figures of his era.
While the name Tycere has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by a few other notable individuals, including Tycere Gherardi (1638-1718), an Italian architect and engineer who was involved in the construction of several notable buildings in Florence and Rome.
People
Tycere + last name combinations
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FAQ
Tycere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tycere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tycere 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Tycere a common name?
We classify Tycere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tycere most popular?
The single biggest year for Tycere was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tycere is about 12 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 Tycere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tycere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tycere 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 Tycere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tycere 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 Tycere 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 share the name Tycere?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.