Unisex · #12,142 in 2026

Tyrae

Current Rank
#12,142
Peak Rank
#3,480 (1999)
Total Babies
326
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,138 (35 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,480 (326 total)
👦As Boy Name
1979
First Year
2019
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#3480
Peak Rank
326
Total Count
31
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1979
First Year
2001
Last Year
1998
Peak Year
#11138
Peak Rank
35
Total Count
6
Years Active

The Story of Tyrae

As a girl name

Tyrae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1979, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 7 Tyraes were born — ranking #11,138 that year. As of 2026, Tyrae ranks #13,520 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 35 Tyraes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tyrae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1979, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 22 Tyraes were born — ranking #3,480 that year. As of 2026, Tyrae ranks #12,142 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 326 Tyraes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Tyrae

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tyrae

What does the name Tyrae mean?
Tyrae is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Tyrae in 2026?
In 2026, Tyrae ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tyrae most popular?
Tyrae reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #3,480 that year with 22 babies given the name.
Is Tyrae a unisex name?
Yes — Tyrae is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 10% of Tyraes assigned female and 90% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tyrae?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tyrae include Junaid, Luisenrique, Tiyon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tyrae

Tyrae is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 326 births in the dataset. Tyrae's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #3,480. Use the chart and map above to compare Tyrae'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.