Tyria
Feminine name of Greek origin, meaning "daughter of the tyrant".
Name Census estimates that about 321 living Americans carry the first name Tyria. It is a predominantly female name (98.2% of registrations). The average person named Tyria today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyria births was 1990 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyria. 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
321
~ 1 in 1,067,771 Americans
Peak year
1990
16 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2003 SSA rank
#10,807
Tracked since 1965
Gender
Gender distribution for Tyria
Tyria leans heavily female at 98.2% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Tyria as a male name
- Ranked #10,807 in 2003
- 6 male births in 2003
- Peak: 2003 (6 births)
Tyria as a female name
- Ranked #18,674 in 2016
- 5 female births in 2016
- Peak: 1990 (16 births)
Popularity
Tyria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyria from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 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
Tyria 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 Tyria 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 Tyria
The name Tyria originates from the ancient Greek language, with its roots dating back to the 8th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "tyros," meaning "cheese," which was a symbol of sustenance and nourishment in the ancient Greek culture. The name was initially associated with the goddess Tyria, a minor deity who was believed to protect shepherds and their flocks.
In the 5th century BC, the name Tyria appeared in the writings of the famous Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a woman by that name from the island of Samos. This is one of the earliest recorded instances of the name in written history.
During the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to 1st centuries BC, the name gained popularity among the Greek-speaking populations of the Mediterranean region. It was particularly common in the cities of Ephesus and Miletus, which were important centers of trade and culture at the time.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Tyria was a philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BC. She is credited with making significant contributions to the study of geometry and is mentioned in the works of the renowned mathematician Pappus of Alexandria.
In the 2nd century AD, a Roman woman named Tyria Marcella is recorded as being a prominent figure in the court of Emperor Hadrian. She was known for her philanthropic endeavors and her support of the arts and literature.
During the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th centuries AD, the name Tyria was associated with several notable individuals. One of them was Tyria Comnena, a princess who lived in the 12th century and was renowned for her intelligence and literary talents.
Another historical figure bearing the name was Tyria Cantacuzene, a noblewoman from the 14th century who played a significant role in the political intrigues of the Byzantine court. She is mentioned in several historical accounts of the period.
In the 16th century, a Spanish painter named Tyria Fernández gained recognition for her exceptional portraiture skills. Her works were highly sought after by the nobility and the clergy of the time.
One of the most recent historical figures with the name Tyria was an Italian singer and composer who lived in the 19th century. Tyria Mattioli was celebrated for her operatic performances and her contributions to the development of the bel canto style.
People
Tyria + last name combinations
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tyria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 321 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyria 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 1,067,771 US residents.
Is Tyria a common name?
We classify Tyria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 339 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyria most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyria was 1990, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyria is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyria a female name?
Yes, 98.2% of people registered as Tyria in the SSA data are female. 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.