Tyron
Tyron is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Land of Eoghan (yew tree valley).
Origin and history
Tyron is a variant of the name Tyrone, derived from the Irish county name Eoghan's Territory. It has been used continuously in the United States since the 20th century. While less common than the Tyrone spelling, it remains a recognized masculine option.
Popularity in the United States
7,670 babies in the United States have been named Tyron since 1880. It ranks #1384 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1672.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- NY (10.1 %)
- LA (9 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 82 |
| 1950-1960 | 189 |
| 1960-1970 | 749 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,372 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,291 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,683 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,334 |
| 2010-2019 | 702 |
| 2020-2029 | 255 |
Famous people named Tyron
- Tyron Woodley: Mixed Martial Artist, Boxer
- Tyron Smith: Football Player
- Tyron Lue: Basketball Coach, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Ty
Fun facts
- The name derives from County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, originally rendered in Gaelic as Tír Eoghain.
- Tyron developed as a streamlined American spelling variant of the classic name Tyrone.