Holding steady, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Tyrie since 1975
Babies named Tyrie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 87 |
| 1990s | 263 |
| 2000s | 165 |
| 2010s | 183 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Tyrie is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975. Its origins are somewhat obscure, likely a variant of the surname Tyree, which itself may derive from Scottish or English place names. The name saw its peak popularity in 2007, though it has remained relatively uncommon. As of 2025, it ranks 5,608th, with an estimated 1 in 106,755 boys receiving the name. Tyrie has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting its use is sporadic nationwide. Trendwise, it has remained stable over the decades, neither surging nor declining dramatically. As a modern coinage, Tyrie fits a pattern of short, surname-derived names ending in a vowel sound, such as Tyree and Tyre. Its nickname Ty offers a familiar and friendly option.
Tyrie is likely a variant of Tyree, which in turn comes from a Scottish surname. The surname Tyree may be derived from the Gaelic 'tir' meaning 'land' or from the English place name Tyrie in Sussex. However, Tyrie as a given name is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1975, and its exact derivation is uncertain.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Sibling names for Tyrie
Names that share Tyrie's style, for a brother or sister.
