Tykeria
A feminine name of African or French origin meaning "highly favored".
Name Census estimates that about 627 living Americans carry the first name Tykeria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tykeria today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tykeria births was 2000 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tykeria. 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
627
~ 1 in 546,658 Americans
Peak year
2000
53 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2013 SSA rank
#14,491
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Tykeria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tykeria from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 392 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tykeria 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 Tykeria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tykerias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Tykeria, while South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 73 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tykeria
The given name Tykeria is a modern invention that does not have a long historical lineage or specific cultural origin. It appears to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables that emerged in recent decades, likely inspired by existing names such as Tyra, Kiera, and Kiera.
While the name Tykeria does not have ancient roots or connections to specific languages or cultures, it does follow a broader trend of creating unique and distinctive names by blending elements from various sources. This practice has become increasingly popular in many societies, allowing parents to express their individuality and creativity when naming their children.
Regarding historical references or notable individuals bearing the name Tykeria, there are limited records due to its relatively recent origin. However, a few examples can be found, primarily from the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tykeria is Tykeria Nelson, an American actress and model born in 1984. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Steve Harvey Show" and "Barbershop 2: Back in Business."
Another person named Tykeria is Tykeria Green, an American basketball player who competed in the WNBA for the Houston Comets in the early 2000s.
In 2010, Tykeria Worth gained media attention as a track and field athlete from the United States, setting a high school record in the 100-meter hurdles event.
Tykeria Worthy, an American singer and songwriter, released her debut album "Introducing Tykeria Worthy" in 2012, showcasing her talents in the R&B and soul genres.
Lastly, Tykeria Lofton is a Canadian fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line "Tykeria Apparel" in 2015, catering to women's fashion.
While these are a few examples of individuals with the name Tykeria, it is important to note that the name's history and origins remain relatively recent and limited compared to more traditional names with deeper cultural roots.
People
Tykeria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tykeria 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
Tykeria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tykeria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 627 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tykeria 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 546,658 US residents.
Is Tykeria a common name?
We classify Tykeria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 639 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tykeria most popular?
The single biggest year for Tykeria was 2000, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tykeria is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tykeria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tykeria in the SSA data are female. 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.