Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Tirian

King Tirian is a fictional character from C. S. Lewis's fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. He is the protagonist of The Last Battle, in which he is the last King of Narnia, who has to defend his kingdom against subversion and invasion. He is well respected by the Narnians and a skilled swordsman. He is descended from Prince Caspian, and is the son of King Erlian.

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#11,037 (2008)
Total Babies
26
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2008
First Year
2024
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#11037
Peak Rank
26
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tirian

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

King Tirian is a fictional character from C. S. Lewis's fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. He is the protagonist of The Last Battle, in which he is the last King of Narnia, who has to defend his kingdom against subversion and invasion. He is well respected by the Narnians and a skilled swordsman. He is descended from Prince Caspian, and is the son of King Erlian.

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The Story of Tirian

Tirian first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 6 Tirians were born — ranking #11,037 that year. As of 2026, Tirian ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Tirians have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tirian

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tirian is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tirian

What does the name Tirian mean?
King Tirian is a fictional character from C. S. Lewis's fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. He is the protagonist of The Last Battle, in which he is the last King of Narnia, who has to defend his kingdom against subversion and invasion. He is well respected by the Narnians and a skilled swordsman. He is descended from Prince Caspian, and is the son of King Erlian.
How popular is Tirian in 2026?
In 2026, Tirian ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tirian most popular?
Tirian reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #11,037 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Tirian a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tirian is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Tirian?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tirian include Ensley, Mcrae, Lavont. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tirian

Tirian is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Tirian's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #11,037. Use the chart and map above to compare Tirian's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.