Tyrone
Boy name · #1389 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Tyrone? In official American birth records, Tyrone has been tracked continuously since 1914, giving it 111 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 132 baby boys were named Tyrone, placing it at #1389 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #918, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 13,636 boys born in 2025 was named Tyrone.
The 111-year story
Tyrone first appears in the Social Security records in 1914, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1970, when 2,530 boys were named Tyrone — good for #132 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Tyrone per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Tyrone against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Tyrone in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Tyrone is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Tyrone will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Tyrone is most common
Geography matters for names, and Tyrone is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Tyrone is most common in FL (0.1 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Tyrone is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Tyrone
Statistically, parents drawn to Tyrone tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Dwayne, Rene, Dewayne, Scotty, and Terence.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Tyrone | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 132 | #1388 |
| 2024 | 144 | #1332 |
| 2023 | 149 | #1288 |
| 2022 | 121 | #1496 |
| 2021 | 137 | #1349 |
| 2020 | 165 | #1166 |
| 2019 | 159 | #1202 |
| 2018 | 174 | #1117 |
| 2017 | 204 | #995 |
| 2016 | 201 | #1011 |
| 2015 | 233 | #918 |
| 2014 | 270 | #835 |
| 2013 | 284 | #794 |
| 2012 | 285 | #793 |
| 2011 | 272 | #805 |
| 2010 | 327 | #713 |
| 2009 | 356 | #681 |
| 2008 | 372 | #654 |
| 2007 | 416 | #604 |
| 2006 | 434 | #574 |
| 2005 | 407 | #573 |
| 2004 | 406 | #561 |
| 2003 | 413 | #545 |
| 2002 | 451 | #507 |
| 2001 | 525 | #460 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Tyrone?
In official American birth records, the name Tyrone first appeared in 1914 (over 111 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 111 years.
Is Tyrone a popular boy name?
Tyrone ranked #1389 among boys in 2025 with 132 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #918.
When was the name Tyrone most popular?
Tyrone peaked in 1970, when 2,530 American boys received the name (ranked #132 that year). Since 1970 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Tyrone?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 13,636 newborn American boys was named Tyrone. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.