Tyran
Every Tyran since 1954 — 2,335 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tyran
Tyran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,201 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 2,335 American babies have been named Tyran. Its peak came in 2000, when 82 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Tyran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tyran year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #8,201 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #6,161 |
| 2023 | — | — | 21 | #4,876 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,197 |
| 2021 | — | — | 27 | #3,997 |
| 2020 | — | — | 23 | #4,411 |
| 2019 | — | — | 27 | #3,993 |
| 2018 | — | — | 28 | #3,878 |
| 2017 | — | — | 24 | #4,320 |
| 2016 | — | — | 27 | #3,978 |
| 2015 | — | — | 32 | #3,506 |
| 2014 | — | — | 42 | #2,841 |
| 2013 | — | — | 37 | #3,055 |
| 2012 | — | — | 38 | #3,055 |
| 2011 | — | — | 49 | #2,544 |
| 2010 | — | — | 53 | #2,397 |
| 2009 | — | — | 53 | #2,447 |
| 2008 | — | — | 51 | #2,510 |
| 2007 | — | — | 57 | #2,300 |
| 2006 | — | — | 60 | #2,173 |
| 2005 | — | — | 54 | #2,235 |
| 2004 | — | — | 53 | #2,207 |
| 2003 | — | — | 47 | #2,307 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36 | #2,679 |
| 2001 | — | — | 52 | #2,045 |
| 2000 | — | — | 82 | #1,496 |
| 1995 | — | — | 67 | #1,466 |
| 1990 | — | — | 34 | #2,161 |
| 1985 | — | — | 30 | #1,968 |
| 1980 | — | — | 21 | #2,439 |
| 1975 | — | — | 31 | #1,657 |
| 1970 | — | — | 17 | #2,286 |
| 1965 | — | — | 8 | #3,230 |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #4,016 |
| 1955 | — | — | 15 | #2,132 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tyran in 2025?
Tyran ranked #8,201 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tyran?
2,335 babies have been named Tyran in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tyran most popular?
Tyran peaked in 2000, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Tyran a boy or girl name?
Tyran is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tyran rising or falling?
Tyran is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.