Find out how popular the first name Tyreek has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tyreek by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Tyreek is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 48 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tyreek.

The history of the first name Tyreek

The name Tyreek is a modern variation of the Arabic name Tarik, which originated from the word "tariq" meaning "path" or "way." It is believed to have first emerged in the early Middle Ages, around the 7th or 8th century CE, during the spread of Islam and the Arab conquests.

The earliest recorded use of the name Tarik can be found in the historical accounts of the Moorish conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in 711 CE. Tarik ibn Ziyad was a Berber Muslim commander who led the initial Islamic invasion and conquest of the Visigothic Kingdom, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar and establishing a foothold in modern-day Spain and Portugal.

Throughout the centuries, the name Tarik and its variations have been borne by various notable figures in the Islamic world. One such figure was Tarik al-Idrisi, a 12th-century Arab geographer, cartographer, and Egyptologist who served at the court of King Roger II of Sicily. His work, the Nuzhat al-Mushtaq (The Pleasure of Him Who Longs to Cross the Horizons), was a pioneering world map and one of the first detailed descriptions of the known world at the time.

In the modern era, the name Tyreek gained popularity as a variant spelling, particularly in the United States. One of the earliest recorded examples of this spelling is Tyreek Hill, an American football wide receiver currently playing for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League (NFL). Born in 1994, Hill is known for his exceptional speed and agility on the field.

Another notable bearer of the name Tyreek is Tyreek Burnett, an American actor and producer born in 1988. He has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Oath" and "Bosch."

Tyreek Duren, born in 1990, is an American professional basketball player who has played in several leagues, including the NBA G League and internationally in countries like Germany and Israel.

Tyreek Maddox-Williams is an American track and field athlete born in 1999, specializing in sprinting events. He won gold medals in the 4x100m and 4x200m relays at the 2019 World Athletics U20 Championships.

Tyreek Smith is an American football defensive lineman born in 1998, currently playing for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. He was drafted by the Seahawks in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Data source

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