Tyrinn
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly from "tyr" meaning god.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tyrinn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyrinn today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyrinn births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyrinn. 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 Tyrinn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,155
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Tyrinn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyrinn 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 Tyrinn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyrinn
The name Tyrinn has its origins traced back to ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited the regions of modern-day Germany, Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "tyr," which means "god of war and justice," and the suffix "-inn," which was commonly used to denote endearment or possession.
In Norse mythology, Tyr was a prominent deity associated with law, honor, and bravery in battle. The name Tyrinn was likely bestowed upon children to imbue them with the virtues of courage, strength, and a sense of justice, qualities that were highly valued in the warrior culture of the time.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tyrinn can be found in ancient runic inscriptions and Viking sagas from the 8th to 11th centuries. One notable mention is in the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems, where the name appears in reference to a legendary warrior.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tyrinn. One of the earliest was Tyrinn the Valiant, a renowned Viking chieftain from the 9th century who led his clan in numerous successful raids and battles across the North Sea region.
In the 12th century, Tyrinn of Leyden was a prominent scholar and theologian from the Netherlands, known for his extensive writings on the interpretation of religious texts and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.
During the 16th century, Tyrinn Eriksson was a Swedish explorer who accompanied several expeditions to the Arctic regions, documenting the landscapes and indigenous cultures encountered along the way.
In the 18th century, Tyrinn Falkenberg was a German artist renowned for his intricate landscape paintings, capturing the beauty of the European countryside with exceptional detail and realism.
Another notable figure was Tyrinn Johnsson, a 19th century Norwegian engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engine technology, facilitating industrial progress during that era.
While the name Tyrinn may not be as prevalent in modern times, its historical significance and connections to the rich cultural heritage of the Germanic and Scandinavian regions have endured, serving as a reminder of the valor, wisdom, and pioneering spirit embodied by those who bore this distinctive moniker.
People
Tyrinn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyrinn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tyrinn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyrinn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyrinn 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tyrinn a common name?
We classify Tyrinn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyrinn most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyrinn was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyrinn is about 4 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 Tyrinn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyrinn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyrinn 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 Tyrinn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyrinn 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 Tyrinn 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 many people are named Tyrinn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.