Declining since 1998, #1,808 for boys today.
Popularity of Tyree since 1905
Babies named Tyree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 112 |
| 1920s | 183 |
| 1930s | 141 |
| 1940s | 207 |
| 1950s | 281 |
| 1960s | 314 |
| 1970s | 1,153 |
| 1980s | 1,752 |
| 1990s | 4,390 |
| 2000s | 3,638 |
| 2010s | 1,961 |
| 2020s | 678 |
Meaning & origin
Tyree first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1905, but saw its most significant popularity during the 1990s, peaking in 1998. Since then, its use has been steadily declining. Today, about 1 in 19,410 boys in the United States receives the name, placing it at rank 1,808 in 2025. The name has been most common in Missouri, Ohio, and Michigan. While its exact origins are debated, Tyree likely represents either a Scottish surname adopted as a first name or a modern invention influenced by similar-sounding names like Tyrese and Tyrone. Despite its uncertain meaning, Tyree has maintained a consistent presence in American naming for over a century.
Tyree first appeared as a given name in the United States in the early 20th century, possibly derived from the Scottish surname Tyree, which itself may be a variant of MacTyre or related to the Isle of Tiree. Alternatively, it may be a modern invention blending elements from names like Ty and Tyrone. The name saw increased use in the 1990s, reaching peak popularity in 1998.
Where Tyree is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Sibling names for Tyree
Names that share Tyree's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Tyree
Names whose popularity has moved with Tyree's over the last 50 years.
