Tyras
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "lord" or "king".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Tyras. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyras today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyras births was 1972 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyras. 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 Tyras. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1972
5 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1996 SSA rank
#10,455
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Tyras: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyras from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 5 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
Tyras 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 Tyras during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyras
The name Tyras finds its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "tyros," meaning "cheese" or "curd." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations or regions involved in cheese-making or dairy farming.
In Greek mythology, Tyras was the name of a river god, a son of Poseidon and Aricia. The river Tyras, now known as the Dniester, which flows through modern-day Ukraine and Moldova, was named after this mythological figure. This provides an early historical reference for the name.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tyras was Tyras of Miletus, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BC. He is known for his contributions to the development of geometry and his association with the Pythagorean school of thought.
During the Byzantine era, Tyras was the name of a well-known military commander who served under Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century AD. He played a significant role in the Byzantine-Sasanian War and is mentioned in historical accounts of the time.
In the 17th century, Tyras Maximovich was a prominent Russian noble and military leader who served under Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich. He participated in several military campaigns and was instrumental in the defense of Moscow during the Smolensk War against Poland.
Another notable figure with the name Tyras was Tyras Bokov, a Russian writer and poet who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
In more recent times, Tyras Bayar was a Mongolian politician and diplomat who served as the first Prime Minister of Mongolia after the country gained independence from China in 1921. He played a pivotal role in establishing the modern Mongolian state.
While the name Tyras has roots in ancient Greek culture and has been used throughout history, it is relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its connection to mythology, historical figures, and various cultural contexts adds depth and richness to its meaning and significance.
People
Tyras + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyras 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
Tyras: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyras?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyras 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Tyras a common name?
We classify Tyras as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyras most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyras was 1972, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyras is about 44 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 Tyras in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyras a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyras 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 Tyras still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyras 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 Tyras 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 are called Tyras?
You can see how many Americans are named Tyras on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.