Tyris
A feminine variation of the English name Tyra, perhaps derived from the Greek tyros (cheese).
Name Census estimates that about 634 living Americans carry the first name Tyris. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyris today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyris births was 2007 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyris. 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
634
~ 1 in 540,622 Americans
Peak year
2007
28 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,191
Tracked since 1963
Census
Tyris in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 489 people with the first name Tyris, which placed it at #20,938 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#20,938
National first-name rank
People counted
489
489 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
77.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tyris
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tyris is Black at 77.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.4%) and White (7.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tyris described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tyris at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American77.7% · 380
- Two or more races7.4% · 36
- White7.0% · 34
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.2% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 9
Popularity
Tyris: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyris from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 184 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
Tyris 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 Tyris during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyris' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Illinois, Indiana, South Carolina recorded the most babies named Tyris, while South Carolina, Indiana, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyris
The name Tyris is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "tyros," which means "cheese." This unusual connection suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of cheese, possibly as a nickname or occupational name.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are no recorded references to any deities or heroes bearing the name Tyris. However, the name bears a resemblance to the Greek word "tyri," meaning "a small cheese," which could indicate a potential link to the dairy industry or culinary traditions of the time.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tyris can be found in ancient Greek texts and inscriptions from the 4th century BC. One notable figure was Tyris of Miletus, a philosopher and mathematician who lived during the 5th century BC and is credited with inventing a type of sundial called the "triskelion."
Another historical figure with the name Tyris was a Greek sculptor from the 3rd century BC, known for his intricate works in marble and bronze. Unfortunately, little is known about his life or specific works, as many ancient records have been lost over time.
During the Byzantine era, there were several individuals named Tyris who held positions within the Eastern Orthodox Church. One such figure was Tyris of Thessalonica, a monk and theologian who lived in the 9th century AD and wrote extensively on the nature of the Trinity.
In the 12th century, Tyris of Antioch was a renowned physician and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. His treatises on various diseases and their treatments were widely studied and referenced by medical practitioners of the time.
Lastly, in the 16th century, Tyris Petrovitch was a Russian noble and military commander who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Russian Empire under Ivan the Terrible. He is known for his victories in battles against the Crimean Khanate and his strategic military campaigns in the region.
While the name Tyris may seem obscure in modern times, its ancient Greek origins and historical associations with fields such as philosophy, art, theology, and warfare make it a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Tyris + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyris 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
Tyris: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyris?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 634 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyris 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 540,622 US residents.
Is Tyris a common name?
We classify Tyris as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 654 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyris most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyris was 2007, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyris is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tyris in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 489 people with the name Tyris, or 0.16 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #20,938 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tyris in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tyris?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tyris leans strongly male. 451 people counted with this name were male (92.0%), compared with 39 female bearers (8.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tyris?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tyris is Black at 77.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.4%) and White (7.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tyris most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tyris in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.7% (380 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Tyris in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyris a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyris 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 Tyris still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyris 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 Tyris 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.
How many people share the name Tyris?
Want to know how many Americans are named Tyris? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.