Declining since 1998.
Popularity of Tyrae since 1979
Babies named Tyrae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 | 22 |
| 1990s | 18 | 143 |
| 2000s | 12 | 105 |
| 2010s | 0 | 50 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tyrae first appeared on the U.S. baby-name landscape in 1979, but it has never entered the mainstream. Its peak year was 1999, after which usage began a steady decline, with the trajectory shown as falling since 1998. Like many names starting with Ty-, it likely reflects a modern creative formation rather than a traditional etymology. While no top states or famous bearers have been associated with the name, its similarity to more common names like Tyree and Tyrese gives it a familiar feel.
Tyrae appears to be a modern coined name, likely formed from the popular Ty- prefix (as in Tyler, Tyrell, Tyrese) combined with a fashionable suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1979. The name may have been influenced by Tyree, a surname of Scottish origin meaning 'from Tyrie', but no direct connection is established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Sibling names for Tyrae
Names that share Tyrae's style, for a brother or sister.
