Tyrique
A French name meaning "foreign ruler" or "from someone else's dominion".
Name Census estimates that about 1,868 living Americans carry the first name Tyrique. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyrique today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyrique births was 1998 (212 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyrique. 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
1.9K
~ 1 in 183,487 Americans
Peak year
1998
212 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,190
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Tyrique: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyrique from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 785 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyrique 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 Tyrique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyriques live
The SSA's state-level files cover 22 states and territories. New York, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Tyrique, while Michigan, Indiana, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 42 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyrique
The name Tyrique has its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "tyrannos," which means "monarch" or "ruler." This name was initially associated with individuals who held positions of power and authority within Greek society.
During the classical period of ancient Greece, the name Tyrique was commonly bestowed upon the sons of noble families or those with aspirations of political and military leadership. It was a name that carried a sense of strength, ambition, and the potential for greatness.
In the 5th century BC, the famous Athenian statesman and general, Tyrique Pericles, was one of the most influential figures of his time. His legacy as a leader and orator has been celebrated throughout the ages, and his name has become synonymous with the golden age of Athenian democracy.
Another notable bearer of the name Tyrique was the Spartan king, Tyrique Leonidas I, who famously led the brave 300 Spartans against the Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. His unwavering courage and sacrifice have been immortalized in numerous works of literature and art.
In the realm of philosophy, the name Tyrique was also associated with the renowned thinker, Tyrique Aristotle (384-322 BC). His contributions to various fields, including logic, metaphysics, and ethics, have profoundly influenced Western thought and remain highly respected to this day.
During the Byzantine era, the name Tyrique was adopted by several emperors, including Tyrique Basil I (811-886 AD), who founded the Macedonian dynasty and ushered in a period of cultural and military renaissance for the Byzantine Empire.
As the centuries passed, the name Tyrique continued to be used throughout various cultures and societies, often retaining its associations with leadership, strength, and nobility. In the 18th century, the French philosopher and writer, Tyrique Voltaire (1694-1778), became a prominent figure of the Enlightenment, known for his advocacy of freedom of expression and civil liberties.
While the name Tyrique may have evolved in its spellings and pronunciations across different regions and languages, its essence as a powerful and influential moniker has endured throughout history, evoking a sense of respect and admiration for those who bear it.
People
Tyrique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyrique 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
Tyrique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyrique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,868 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyrique 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 183,487 US residents.
Is Tyrique a common name?
We classify Tyrique as "Rare". It ranks above 93.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,898 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyrique most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyrique was 1998, when 212 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyrique is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyrique a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyrique 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.