Tyrice
A masculine name derived from the Greek "Tyrikos", meaning "a fighter or warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 953 living Americans carry the first name Tyrice. It is a predominantly male name (97.1% of registrations). The average person named Tyrice today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyrice births was 1991 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyrice. 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
953
~ 1 in 359,658 Americans
Peak year
1991
43 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,189
Tracked since 1965
Gender
Gender distribution for Tyrice
Tyrice leans heavily male at 97.1% of total registrations, but 29 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Tyrice as a male name
- Ranked #12,189 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1991 (43 births)
Tyrice as a female name
- Ranked #15,155 in 1990
- 5 female births in 1990
- Peak: 1983 (8 births)
Popularity
Tyrice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyrice from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 309 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
Tyrice 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 Tyrice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyrices live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Illinois, Michigan, New York recorded the most babies named Tyrice, while Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyrice
The name Tyrice finds its origins in the French language, emerging during the Middle Ages. It is a variation of the name Tyrus, which itself is derived from the Latin word 'Tyrius', meaning 'from Tyre'. Tyre was an ancient Phoenician city located in modern-day Lebanon, renowned for its wealth, power, and strategic location on the Mediterranean coast.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tyrice can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was bestowed upon a French nobleman from the region of Provence. This individual, Tyrice de Montpellier, was a prominent figure in the Crusades, participating in the Eighth Crusade led by King Louis IX of France.
In the 14th century, the name Tyrice gained further recognition through its association with a notable French scholar and philosopher, Tyrice d'Auvergne. Born in 1320, d'Auvergne was a prolific writer and teacher at the University of Paris, known for his contributions to the fields of metaphysics and natural philosophy.
The Renaissance period saw the name Tyrice appear in the works of several renowned authors and playwrights. In 1589, the character of Tyrice was featured in the play 'The Tragedy of Dido, Queen of Carthage' by English dramatist Christopher Marlowe. Additionally, the name was used by French novelist Honoré d'Urfé in his pastoral romance 'L'Astrée', published in the early 17th century.
One of the most famous historical figures bearing the name Tyrice was Tyrice de La Tour d'Auvergne, a French military leader and nobleman born in 1615. Known as the 'Fearless Grenadier', he gained fame for his bravery and valor during the Thirty Years' War and the Franco-Spanish War. His exploits were celebrated in numerous literary works and songs of the time.
Another notable individual with the name Tyrice was Tyrice de Montmorency, a French courtier and diplomat who lived during the reign of King Louis XIV in the late 17th century. De Montmorency played a significant role in negotiating the Treaty of Ryswick, which brought an end to the Nine Years' War between France and the Grand Alliance.
People
Tyrice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyrice 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
Tyrice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyrice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 953 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyrice 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 359,658 US residents.
Is Tyrice a common name?
We classify Tyrice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 988 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyrice most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyrice was 1991, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyrice is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyrice a male name?
Yes, 97.1% of people registered as Tyrice 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.