Tyreise
A masculine name with possible Greek roots meaning "revered" or "majestic".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Tyreise. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyreise today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyreise births was 1999 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyreise. 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 Tyreise. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1999
7 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#8,655
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Tyreise: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyreise 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 Tyreise 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyreise
The name Tyreise is a relatively modern variant of the traditional name Tyree, which has its origins in the Gaelic language spoken in parts of Scotland and Ireland. The name Tyree itself is derived from the Irish Gaelic word "tir," meaning "land" or "territory."
Historically, the name Tyree was often used as a surname in Scotland, particularly in the Hebrides islands and the western coastal regions. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tyreise can be traced back to the 16th century, when a Scottish clan chief known as Lachlan Tyreise was mentioned in ancient records from the Isle of Coll.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tyreise gained some prominence in religious circles, as it was borne by a few notable monks and clergymen. One such figure was Brother Tyreise MacLeod, a Benedictine monk who lived in the 12th century and is credited with establishing a monastery on the Isle of Iona.
As the name spread beyond its Scottish roots, it underwent various spelling variations, including Tyreise, Tyrese, and Tyreece. One of the earliest recorded instances of the spelling "Tyreise" dates back to the late 18th century, when a British soldier named Tyreise Fitzpatrick was mentioned in military records from the American Revolutionary War.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tyreise. One of the most famous was Tyreise O'Connor, an Irish poet and playwright who lived in the early 19th century and was renowned for his romantic works. Another notable figure was Tyreise Macintosh, a Scottish inventor and engineer who patented several groundbreaking designs for steam engines in the late 18th century.
In more recent times, the name Tyreise has been carried by several accomplished individuals, including Tyreise Williams, an American athlete who won a gold medal in track and field at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Additionally, Tyreise Jacobson was a renowned architect from New Zealand who designed several iconic buildings in the early 20th century.
While the name Tyreise has evolved over centuries and across different cultures, it remains rooted in its Gaelic origins and continues to be a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a rich historical background.
People
Tyreise + last name combinations
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FAQ
Tyreise: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyreise?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyreise 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Tyreise a common name?
We classify Tyreise as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyreise most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyreise was 1999, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyreise is about 27 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 Tyreise in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyreise a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyreise 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 Tyreise still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyreise 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 Tyreise 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 common is the name Tyreise?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Tyreise on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.