Tyra
Tyra is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
God of battle, female warrior, or untamed strength.
Origin and history
Tyra is a female given name of Old Norse origin, derived from Tyr, the Norse god of war. It achieved widespread popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s, driven largely by pop culture prominence. In recent years, its usage in the U.S. has become less frequent.
Popularity in the United States
14,626 babies in the United States have been named Tyra since 1880. It ranks #1297 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1888.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- IL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 20 |
| 1920-1930 | 7 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 135 |
| 1950-1960 | 369 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,095 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,222 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,496 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,654 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,688 |
| 2010-2019 | 714 |
| 2020-2029 | 213 |
Famous people named Tyra
- Tyra Banks: Supermodel, Television Host
- Tyra Ferrell: Actress
Fun facts
- Tyra derives from the Old Norse name Þóra or Tyr, linking it directly to the ancient Scandinavian deity of war.
- The name experienced a notable rise in U.S. popularity during the late 1990s alongside the rise of supermodel Tyra Banks.