Tyrus
Tyrus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Person from Tyre; strength or rock.
Origin and history
Tyrus is a classic name of Greek and Latin origins, traditionally connected to Tyre, the ancient Phoenician coastal city. In the United States, it has been used moderately since the late 19th century, often associated with baseball legend Ty Cobb (whose full first name was Tyrus). The name remains an enduring, distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
4,909 babies in the United States have been named Tyrus since 1880. It ranks #1741 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1639.
States where it is most popular
- GA (18.4 %)
- CA (14.1 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- LA (10.3 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 216 |
| 1920-1930 | 160 |
| 1930-1940 | 90 |
| 1940-1950 | 125 |
| 1950-1960 | 193 |
| 1960-1970 | 289 |
| 1970-1980 | 515 |
| 1980-1990 | 543 |
| 1990-2000 | 844 |
| 2000-2010 | 895 |
| 2010-2019 | 751 |
| 2020-2029 | 288 |
Famous people named Tyrus
- Tyrus Cobb: Baseball Player
- Tyrus Thomas: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Ty
Fun facts
- Hall of Fame baseball legend Ty Cobb was named Tyrus Raymond Cobb at birth in 1886.
- Tyrus is the Latinized form of Tyre, a famous ancient Phoenician port city in present-day Lebanon.