Tyzer
Meaning unknown, likely a variant spelling or creative form.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Tyzer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyzer today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyzer births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyzer. 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 Tyzer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,029
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Tyzer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyzer from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 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
Tyzer 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 Tyzer 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 Tyzer
The name Tyzer is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with roots dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period in England. It is derived from the word "tir," which means "honor" or "glory." The name was likely initially used as a descriptive term for someone who was held in high esteem or had achieved great acclaim.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tyzer can be traced to the 11th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and records. During the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity among the English nobility and gentry, as it was seen as a name that conveyed prestige and distinction.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Tyzer was Sir Tyzer de Bury, a prominent knight who lived in the 12th century. He was renowned for his valor and military prowess, and his exploits were recorded in several chronicles of the time.
In the 13th century, the name Tyzer was associated with the legendary figure of Tyzer the Brave, a heroic warrior who was said to have fought alongside King Richard I during the Crusades. While the historical accuracy of this figure is debated, the legend highlights the name's association with bravery and martial valor.
Another notable figure bearing the name Tyzer was John Tyzer, a 14th-century English philosopher and scholar. Tyzer was a renowned thinker of his time and was known for his contributions to the field of theology and metaphysics.
During the Renaissance period, the name Tyzer was adopted by several artists and writers, including the renowned poet Tyzer Marlowe, who lived in the late 16th century. Marlowe's works, which included plays and sonnets, were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into the human condition.
In the 18th century, Tyzer Wilkins, a prominent English explorer and naturalist, gained fame for his expeditions to the far corners of the world. His detailed accounts of the flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures he encountered during his travels were widely read and contributed to the advancement of scientific knowledge.
Throughout history, the name Tyzer has been associated with individuals who have achieved greatness in various fields, from military leadership and scholarship to the arts and exploration. While its usage may have waxed and waned over the centuries, the name continues to evoke a sense of honor, distinction, and accomplishment.
People
Tyzer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyzer 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
Tyzer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyzer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyzer 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Tyzer a common name?
We classify Tyzer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyzer most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyzer was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyzer is about 12 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 Tyzer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyzer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyzer 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 Tyzer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyzer 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 Tyzer 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 many people are named Tyzer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.