Find out how popular the first name Tyne has been for the last 45 years (from 1974 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tyne by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Tyne is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 95% of people named Tyne being female.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tyne.

The history of the first name Tyne

The name Tyne originates from the Old English word "tūn," which means "enclosure" or "homestead." It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word *tūnaz, which is related to the Old Norse word "tún" and the Old Frisian word "tūn," both meaning "fence" or "hedge." The name is believed to have originated in the Anglo-Saxon period, around the 5th to 11th centuries.

The earliest recorded use of the name Tyne can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as the name of a river in Northumberland, England. This river was likely named after a settlement or town located along its banks, which was itself named Tyne due to its enclosure or fenced-in nature.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tyne was Tyne of Northumbria, a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon princess who was the daughter of King Osric of Deira. She is mentioned in the Ecclesiastical History of the English People by the Venerable Bede, an 8th-century monk and scholar.

Another notable figure with the name Tyne was Tyne of Lindisfarne, a 9th-century monk who was a member of the Lindisfarne Monastic Community. He is known for his work in preserving and transcribing manuscripts during the Viking raids on Lindisfarne.

In the 12th century, there was a Tyne of York, who was a prominent churchman and served as the Archbishop of York from 1119 to 1140. He was known for his efforts in rebuilding and restoring the York Minster after it was damaged by fire.

During the 13th century, a Tyne of Northampton was a respected scholar and philosopher. He is known for his writings on logic and metaphysics, which were influential in the development of scholastic philosophy.

In the 15th century, Tyne of Cornwall was a renowned poet and playwright who wrote works in the Cornish language. He is considered one of the most important figures in the preservation and promotion of Cornish literature and culture.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Tyne, but it is evident that the name has a rich history and has been used by individuals from various regions and backgrounds over the centuries.

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