Tziry
A feminine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "remembered by God".
Name Census estimates that about 60 living Americans carry the first name Tziry. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tziry today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tziry births was 2018 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tziry. 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 Tziry. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
60
~ 1 in 5,712,572 Americans
Peak year
2018
10 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,066
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Tziry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tziry from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 26 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
Tziry 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 Tziry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tzirys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tziry
The name Tziry is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew word "tzir," which means "form" or "shape." The name likely emerged in ancient times, during the era when Hebrew was a prominent language in the Middle East.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Tziry can be found in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. In the Talmud, there is a mention of a scholar named Tziry ben Malkhiah, who lived during the 3rd century CE. This indicates that the name was in use among Jewish communities at that time.
In the 11th century, there is a record of a Jewish philosopher named Tziry ben Avraham, who lived in Spain and wrote extensively on topics related to Jewish law and ethics. His works played a significant role in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tziry appeared in various historical records and documents from Jewish communities across Europe and the Middle East. One notable figure was Tziry ben Yitzchak, a renowned Rabbi and scholar who lived in 13th century France.
In the 16th century, a prominent Jewish artist and calligrapher named Tziry ben Shlomo gained recognition for his intricate illustrations and illuminated manuscripts. His work was highly regarded and sought after by wealthy patrons of the time.
Another significant figure was Tziry ben Moshe, a renowned Kabbalist and mystic who lived in 17th century Safed, Palestine. He was known for his profound spiritual teachings and his contributions to the study of Jewish mysticism.
Throughout history, the name Tziry has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including scholarship, philosophy, art, and religious studies. While the name may not be as common today, it carries a rich historical legacy and a connection to the ancient Hebrew language and culture.
People
Tziry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tziry 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
Tziry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tziry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 60 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tziry 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 5,712,572 US residents.
Is Tziry a common name?
We classify Tziry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 60 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tziry most popular?
The single biggest year for Tziry was 2018, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tziry is about 8 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 Tziry in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tziry a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tziry 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.
Is Tziry still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tziry 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 Tziry 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 share the name Tziry?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.