Tyrion
Tyrion is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Literary creation; potentially derived from Tyrian, meaning 'from Tyre'.
Origin and history
Tyrion is a contemporary literary name created and popularized by author George R.R. Martin for his fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. The name likely draws stylistic inspiration from traditional names like Tyrone or the classical place name Tyrian. Its usage in the United States rose significantly following the premiere of the television series in 2011.
Popularity in the United States
759 babies in the United States have been named Tyrion since 1880. It ranks #3917 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1766.
States where it is most popular
- WA (37.5 %)
- NY (25 %)
- TX (25 %)
- CA (12.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 137 |
| 2010-2019 | 443 |
| 2020-2029 | 161 |
Famous people named Tyrion
- Tyrion Lannister: Fictional Character
Fun facts
- The name entered mainstream American naming consciousness through the character Tyrion Lannister, portrayed by Peter Dinklage.
- Prior to the 2010s, the name was virtually unused in the United States, seeing its peak popularity alongside the HBO television run.