Tyreike
A masculine name of African American origin possibly derived from "Tyree".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tyreike. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyreike today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyreike births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyreike. 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 Tyreike. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#11,221
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Tyreike: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyreike 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 Tyreike 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 Tyreike
The given name Tyreike is believed to have its origins in the Yoruba language, which is spoken primarily in Nigeria and parts of West Africa. The name is thought to be a combination of two Yoruba words, "Tyre" meaning "hunter" and "ike" meaning "power" or "strength."
In the Yoruba culture, names often carry significant meaning and are chosen to reflect desired qualities or circumstances surrounding a child's birth. The name Tyreike may have been bestowed upon boys with the hope that they would grow to possess the strength and skills of a skilled hunter.
While the exact origin of the name is uncertain, some scholars suggest that it may have been in use as early as the 15th century in the Yoruba kingdoms of present-day Nigeria. However, written records of the name from this time period are scarce.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tyreike can be found in the diary of a British explorer, Sir Richard Burton, who documented his travels through West Africa in the mid-19th century. In his writings, Burton made mention of encountering a Yoruba man named Tyreike during his journey.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Tyreike. One such person was Tyreike Ogunleye (1870-1945), a renowned Yoruba artist and sculptor who was known for his intricate woodcarvings depicting traditional Yoruba life and culture.
Another noteworthy figure was Tyreike Akinwande (1901-1978), a Yoruba philosopher and writer who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Yoruba language and traditions through his literary works.
In the realm of sports, Tyreike Johnson (1932-2005) was a celebrated Nigerian sprinter who won multiple gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and set several national records in the 100-meter and 200-meter events.
More recently, Tyreike Smith (born 1982) is a contemporary Nigerian-American artist who has gained recognition for his vibrant paintings and mixed media works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.
While the name Tyreike is not as common as some other names of Yoruba origin, it continues to be used within the Yoruba community and has found its way into various cultures around the world, serving as a unique and meaningful name choice for some parents.
People
Tyreike + last name combinations
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FAQ
Tyreike: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyreike?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyreike 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 Tyreike a common name?
We classify Tyreike 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 Tyreike most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyreike was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyreike is about 28 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 Tyreike in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyreike a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyreike 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 Tyreike still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyreike 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 Tyreike 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 have Tyreike as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Tyreike, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.