Tyreef
A name with an obscure origin, potentially Arabic, meaning "distinguished" or "exceptional".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tyreef. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyreef today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyreef births was 1992 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyreef. 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 Tyreef. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1992
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#9,737
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Tyreef: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyreef 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 Tyreef during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyreef
The name Tyreef is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, originating from the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "tarrif," which means "noble" or "distinguished." The name carries connotations of prestige, honor, and high social standing.
In ancient Arabic texts and historical records, the name Tyreef is mentioned as being bestowed upon individuals of noble lineage or those who held significant positions of authority and influence. It was a name often associated with prominent families and respected members of society.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tyreef can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and scholar, Ibn Khaldun, who lived during the 14th century. In his works, he documented the existence of a prominent figure named Tyreef al-Andalusi, a renowned scholar and philosopher from the Iberian Peninsula.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tyreef. One such figure was Tyreef ibn al-Walid (670-715), a military commander and governor during the Umayyad Caliphate, known for his victories in the conquest of Transoxiana and his role in the expansion of the Islamic empire.
Another prominent individual was Tyreef al-Qaysi (1180-1245), a renowned poet and literary figure from the Abbasid era, whose works were widely celebrated for their eloquence and evocative language. His poetry collection, "Diwan al-Tyreef," is considered a masterpiece of Arabic literature.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Tyreef al-Bukhari (810-870) was a prominent scholar and hadith collector, known for his seminal work, "Sahih al-Bukhari," which is regarded as one of the most authentic and influential collections of prophetic traditions in Islam.
Another noteworthy figure was Tyreef al-Din al-Razi (1149-1209), a Persian polymath and philosopher who made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, physics, and metaphysics. His works were widely studied and influential in the Islamic world and beyond.
Lastly, Tyreef al-Baghdadi (1002-1071) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the medieval Islamic Golden Age, known for his groundbreaking work in the field of trigonometry and his contributions to the development of astronomical instruments and observatories.
People
Tyreef + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyreef as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Tyreef: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyreef?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyreef 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tyreef a common name?
We classify Tyreef as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyreef most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyreef was 1992, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyreef is about 33 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 Tyreef in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyreef a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyreef 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 Tyreef still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyreef 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 Tyreef 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 Americans are named Tyreef?
See how many people have the name Tyreef on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.