Tyr
Every Tyr since 2002 — 518 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tyr
Tyr is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,085 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 518 American babies have been named Tyr. Its peak came in 2023, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tyr stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tyr year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,085 |
| 2024 | 54 | #2,521 |
| 2023 | 69 | #2,125 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,492 |
| 2021 | 43 | #2,913 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,197 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,891 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,436 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,923 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,101 |
| 2015 | 19 | #5,044 |
| 2014 | 10 | #8,075 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,574 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,679 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,467 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,676 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,267 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,726 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,959 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,375 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,880 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,788 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,590 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tyr in 2025?
Tyr ranked #3,085 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tyr?
518 babies have been named Tyr in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tyr most popular?
Tyr peaked in 2023, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Tyr a boy or girl name?
Tyr is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tyr rising or falling?
Tyr is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.