Tyrus
Every Tyrus since 1910 — 4,909 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tyrus
Tyrus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,307 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 4,909 American babies have been named Tyrus. Its peak came in 1997, when 120 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Tyrus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tyrus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,307 |
| 2024 | 51 | #2,633 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,223 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,049 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,299 |
| 2020 | 61 | #2,258 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,289 |
| 2018 | 69 | #2,080 |
| 2017 | 76 | #1,915 |
| 2016 | 78 | #1,902 |
| 2015 | 75 | #1,949 |
| 2014 | 86 | #1,765 |
| 2013 | 78 | #1,849 |
| 2012 | 84 | #1,786 |
| 2011 | 77 | #1,847 |
| 2010 | 67 | #2,055 |
| 2009 | 80 | #1,850 |
| 2008 | 81 | #1,822 |
| 2007 | 92 | #1,668 |
| 2006 | 101 | #1,510 |
| 2005 | 85 | #1,617 |
| 2004 | 101 | #1,413 |
| 2003 | 91 | #1,450 |
| 2002 | 76 | #1,608 |
| 2001 | 88 | #1,428 |
| 2000 | 100 | #1,297 |
| 1995 | 103 | #1,132 |
| 1990 | 59 | #1,484 |
| 1985 | 47 | #1,450 |
| 1980 | 67 | #1,110 |
| 1975 | 55 | #1,145 |
| 1970 | 46 | #1,235 |
| 1965 | 27 | #1,510 |
| 1960 | 16 | #2,115 |
| 1955 | 26 | #1,535 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,107 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,566 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,311 |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,704 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,441 |
| 1925 | 18 | #1,930 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,589 |
| 1915 | 31 | #1,180 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,572 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Tyrus
- Tyrus Wong Artist · 1910–2016
- Tyrus Wrestler · b. 1973
- Tyrus Thomas Basketball player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tyrus in 2025?
Tyrus ranked #3,307 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tyrus?
4,909 babies have been named Tyrus in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tyrus most popular?
Tyrus peaked in 1997, when 120 newborns received the name.
Is Tyrus a boy or girl name?
Tyrus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tyrus rising or falling?
Tyrus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tyrus?
Well-known people named Tyrus include Tyrus Wong (artist), Tyrus (wrestler), Tyrus Thomas (basketball player).