Tyron first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Tyron has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Tyron

Of French origin, meaning "little farmer".

Popularity of Tyron by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Tyron is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Tyron being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 45 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tyron.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024450
2023440
2022440
2021430
2020450
2019540
2018560
2017620
2016500
2015460
2014680
2013720
2012990
2011880
20101060
20091130
2008970
20071220
20061210
20051260
20041370
20031560
20021420
20011740
20001460
19991710
19981680
19971580
19961825
19951690
19941680
19931450
19921570
19911630
19902020
19891390
19881270
19871300
19861300
19851200
19841195
19831340
19821240
19811430
19801250
19791420
19781430
19771390
19761690
19751436

The history of the first name Tyron

The name Tyron is a variant of the ancient Greek name Tyrannus, which means "sovereign" or "ruler." It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "tyrannos," which initially referred to a monarch or someone who seized power unconstitutionally.

In ancient times, the name Tyrannus was not necessarily associated with tyranny or oppression, as the modern meaning of the word "tyrant" might suggest. It was simply used to describe a ruler or a person in a position of authority.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tyrannus can be found in the New Testament of the Bible. In the Book of Acts, there is a mention of a man named Tyrannus, who was a teacher in Ephesus during the time of the Apostle Paul.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tyron or its variants. One such person was Tyron Woodley (born 1982), an American professional mixed martial artist and former UFC Welterweight Champion.

Another notable figure was Tyron Peree (1894-1970), an American jazz saxophonist and bandleader who was active in the early 20th century and made significant contributions to the development of jazz music.

In the realm of literature, Tyron Detrio (1934-1980) was an American poet and writer known for his works exploring themes of African-American identity and the civil rights movement.

The name Tyron also had a presence in the field of sports. Tyron Brackenridge (born 1986) is a former American professional basketball player who played in several leagues, including the NBA and overseas.

Additionally, Tyron Nix (born 1977) was an American football coach who served as the defensive coordinator for various college teams, including the University of Southern California and the University of Miami.

While the name Tyron may not be as common as some other names, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, spanning different eras and cultures.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Tyron was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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