Tyronn
A masculine given name of Irish origin meaning "chief" or "powerful leader".
Name Census estimates that about 236 living Americans carry the first name Tyronn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyronn today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyronn births was 2001 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyronn. 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
236
~ 1 in 1,452,349 Americans
Peak year
2001
14 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2017 SSA rank
#10,691
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Tyronn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyronn from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 66 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Tyronn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyronn 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 Tyronn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyronns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyronn
The name Tyronn is believed to have originated from the Germanic root word "tyr," which was the name of the ancient Norse god of war and justice. This root word also gave rise to modern English words like "tire" and "tyre," referring to the circular bands that protect wheels. The name likely emerged in the early medieval period, around the 5th or 6th century, as various Germanic tribes migrated across Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tyronn can be found in the Frankish Chronicles, a historical record of the Frankish people from the 6th to the 9th centuries. In these chronicles, a Frankish warrior named Tyronn is mentioned as having fought bravely in a battle against the Visigoths in the year 507 AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tyronn gained popularity among the noble classes of various Germanic kingdoms, such as the Franks, Saxons, and Burgundians. It was often associated with strength, bravery, and a warrior spirit, reflecting the values of these martial societies.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Tyronn of Arles gained renown as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for the construction of several important buildings and fortifications in the region of Arles, in what is now southern France.
Later, in the 16th century, a Dutch theologian and scholar named Tyronn Erasmus (1466-1536) made significant contributions to the Renaissance movement. He was known for his critical analysis of the Bible and his promotion of humanist ideals.
Another individual of note was Tyronn von Clausewitz (1780-1831), a Prussian military theorist and writer whose work "On War" became a seminal text on military strategy and tactics. His ideas and principles continue to influence military thinking and doctrine to this day.
It is important to note that while the name Tyronn has been present throughout history, its popularity and usage may have varied across different regions and time periods. The examples provided here are merely a glimpse into the historical figures who have borne this name.
People
Tyronn + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tyronn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyronn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 236 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyronn 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 1,452,349 US residents.
Is Tyronn a common name?
We classify Tyronn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 244 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyronn most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyronn was 2001, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyronn is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyronn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyronn 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.