Tyrun
An English unisex name derived from the surname Tyrer.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Tyrun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyrun today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyrun births was 1988 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyrun. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tyrun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1988
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2004 SSA rank
#13,099
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Tyrun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyrun from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyrun 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 Tyrun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyrun
The name Tyrun has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is believed to have originated from the Etruscan word "Tyrus," which meant "fortress" or "stronghold." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to around the 6th century BCE, when it appeared inscribed on tombstones and pottery fragments found in Etruscan archaeological sites.
During the Roman period, the name Tyrun gained popularity among the wealthy patrician families of Rome. It was often bestowed upon sons as a symbol of strength and resilience. One notable individual from this time was Tyrun Valerius, a Roman senator and military commander who lived in the 1st century BCE. He played a significant role in quelling the Servile Wars, a series of slave revolts that threatened the stability of the Roman Republic.
In the Middle Ages, the name Tyrun found its way into various European cultures, particularly in the regions where Latin influence was strong. It was commonly used among the nobility and upper classes. One famous bearer of the name was Tyrun of Arles, a French nobleman who lived in the 11th century and was renowned for his bravery in the Crusades.
The Renaissance period saw a resurgence of interest in classical names, and Tyrun gained renewed popularity. One notable figure from this era was Tyrun Botticelli, an Italian artist who lived from 1445 to 1510. He was a prominent figure in the Florentine Renaissance and is best known for his masterpiece, "The Birth of Venus."
In the 18th century, the name Tyrun appeared in the literary works of several prominent authors. One such individual was Tyrun Smollett, a Scottish novelist and playwright who lived from 1721 to 1771. He is best remembered for his picaresque novels, including "The Adventures of Roderick Random" and "The Expedition of Humphry Clinker."
As the name Tyrun traversed through different cultures and time periods, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Tyrone, Tyron, and Tyrone. However, the core meaning of strength and fortitude remained consistent throughout its history, making it a name that has endured for centuries.
People
Tyrun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyrun 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
Tyrun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyrun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyrun 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Tyrun a common name?
We classify Tyrun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyrun most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyrun was 1988, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyrun is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Tyrun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyrun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyrun 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 Tyrun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyrun 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 Tyrun 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Tyrun?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.