Tyreke first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Tyreke has been for the last 44 years (from 1981 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Tyreke

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "ruler" or "the tough one".

Popularity of Tyreke by gender

Based on the last 44 years of data, Tyreke is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 12 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tyreke.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024120
2023120
2022190
2021210
2020120
2019130
2018190
2017320
2016160
2015160
2014150
2013120
2012170
2011340
2010330
2009460
2008310
2007390
2006430
2005590
2004560
20031000
2002500
2001690
20001410
19992200
19981200
1997410
1996290
199580
1994130
1993160
1992180
1991120
1990110
1989110
198760
198450
198160

The history of the first name Tyreke

The given name Tyreke is a relatively modern coinage, with its origins being uncertain. It appears to be a combination of the prefix "Tyr-" or "Tyre-," which may be derived from the word "tyre," referring to the rubber wheel component, and the suffix "-eke," which could be a variation of the common name suffix "-eke" or "-ike."

While the exact etymology of Tyreke is unclear, there are a few potential theories. One possibility is that it is a inventive blend of the names Tyrone and Reginald, combining elements from both names. Another theory suggests that it may be inspired by the ancient city of Tyre, a Phoenician settlement located in modern-day Lebanon, although the connection is tenuous.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Tyreke date back to the late 20th century, with some of the earliest known individuals bearing this name being born in the 1980s and 1990s. Due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no known historical references to Tyreke in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or notable historical records.

One of the earliest and most prominent individuals with the name Tyreke is Tyreke Evans, an American professional basketball player born in 1989. He was selected as the 4th overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings and has also played for the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies.

Another notable person named Tyreke is Tyreke Upshaw, an American football player born in 1999. He played as a defensive back for the University of Louisville and was a member of the team that won the 2022 Fenway Bowl.

Tyreke Blakeney, born in 1989, is an American football coach and former player who currently serves as the defensive line coach for the University of Illinois. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati.

Tyreke Powell is an American basketball player born in 1998. He played college basketball for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was named to the All-Big Ten Defensive Team in 2022.

Tyreke Jones, born in 1988, is an American basketball coach and former player. He played college basketball at Southern Methodist University and has worked as an assistant coach for various college teams, including Florida Atlantic University and Texas A&M University-Commerce.

While the name Tyreke is relatively new and its origins are uncertain, it has gained some recognition and popularity in recent years, primarily in the United States, with individuals bearing this name achieving success in various fields, particularly in sports.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Tyreke was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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