Tyronda
A feminine name derived from the feminine name Tyronda, originating from Greece and meaning "wild, untamed leader".
Name Census estimates that about 502 living Americans carry the first name Tyronda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tyronda today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyronda births was 1979 (81 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyronda. 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
502
~ 1 in 682,778 Americans
Peak year
1979
81 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2001 SSA rank
#13,438
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Tyronda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyronda from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 221 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyronda 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 Tyronda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyrondas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Mississippi, Georgia, Texas recorded the most babies named Tyronda, while Louisiana, California, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyronda
The name Tyronda is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "tyranos," meaning "lord" or "ruler," and the feminine suffix "-da."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tyronda can be found in a collection of Etruscan inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BC. These inscriptions, found in the ancient city of Cerveteri, mention a woman named "Tyronda Caelius" who is believed to have been a prominent figure in the local community.
During the Roman era, the name Tyronda appears to have been relatively uncommon, but it resurfaced in the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy and Spain. One notable figure from this period was Tyronda of Castile (1210-1278), a Spanish noblewoman and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Berenguela of Castile.
In the Renaissance period, the name Tyronda gained some popularity among Italian nobility. One prominent example is Tyronda Medici (1458-1519), a member of the influential Medici family of Florence, who was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of the Italian Renaissance.
Later, in the 17th century, the name Tyronda was adopted by a few English families, although it remained relatively rare. One notable figure from this period was Tyronda Fairfax (1634-1690), an English writer and poet who was part of the literary circle around John Dryden.
Another historical figure who bore the name Tyronda was Tyronda Rousseau (1712-1778), a French philosopher and writer who was a contemporary of Voltaire and Diderot. She is best known for her work on education and her advocacy of women's rights.
While the name Tyronda has never been particularly common, it has persisted throughout history, often associated with individuals of noble or intellectual standing. Its Etruscan roots and associations with lordship and rulership have contributed to its enduring appeal as a unique and distinctive name.
People
Tyronda + last name combinations
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FAQ
Tyronda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyronda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 502 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyronda 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 682,778 US residents.
Is Tyronda a common name?
We classify Tyronda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 540 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyronda most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyronda was 1979, when 81 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyronda is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyronda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyronda in the SSA data are female. 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.