Tyrez
Of English origin, potentially derived from the word 'tyre', meaning unknown.
Name Census estimates that about 263 living Americans carry the first name Tyrez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyrez today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyrez births was 1999 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyrez. 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.
People living today
263
~ 1 in 1,303,248 Americans
Peak year
1999
20 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,027
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Tyrez: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyrez from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 111 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyrez 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 Tyrez during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyrez
The given name Tyrez is of relatively modern origin, emerging in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a variant of the name Tyrese, which itself is a French derivative of the Ancient Greek name Tyresios. Tyresios was a mythological figure renowned for his prophetic abilities and wisdom.
While the exact etymology of Tyrez is unclear, it is speculated that the name may have been influenced by the popularity of the American singer and actor Tyrese Gibson, who rose to fame in the late 1990s. Gibson's given name, Tyrese, is a French variation of the Greek Tyresios, and the addition of the "z" in Tyrez could be a modern twist on the traditional spelling.
Historical records of individuals bearing the name Tyrez are scarce, as it is a relatively new name. However, a few notable figures throughout history have carried variations of this name.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with a similar name is Tyresius, a Greek mathematician and philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC. He is credited with contributions to the development of geometry and number theory.
In the 16th century, a French poet and translator named Tyresie Bonhomme gained recognition for his works, which included translations of Ancient Greek texts into French.
More recently, in the 20th century, Tyrese Gibson (born in 1978) achieved fame as a successful actor, singer, and model. His breakout role was in the 1998 film "Baby Boy," and he has since appeared in several popular movies, including the "Transformers" franchise.
Another individual named Tyrez is Tyrez Thomas (born in 1995), an American professional basketball player currently playing in the NBA G League. He was a standout player at the University of Massachusetts before pursuing a professional career.
Additionally, Tyrez Kinnel (born in 1997) is an American football player who played as a defensive back for the University of Michigan and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft.
While the name Tyrez is relatively new and lacks a deep historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, likely influenced by the celebrity of individuals like Tyrese Gibson and the trend of creating unique variations of traditional names.
People
Tyrez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyrez as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tyrez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyrez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 263 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyrez 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 1,303,248 US residents.
Is Tyrez a common name?
We classify Tyrez as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 267 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyrez most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyrez was 1999, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyrez is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyrez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyrez 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.
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.