Boy · #6,262 in 2026

Tyran

Name: Popularity of the name Tyran in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Tyran, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,262

Peak Rank

#1,066 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-35%

1957

First Year

1999

Last Year

1966

Peak Year

#5273

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tyran

The earliest SSA record of Tyran as a baby boy name dates back to 1954, when 9 babies received it. 2000 was its biggest year on record, with 82 newborns named Tyran — #1,487 in the national rankings. The 1990s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 25% of all recorded Tyrans. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #6,262 among baby boy names with 14 births, falling sharply (-35%). In total, more than 2K Tyrans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Tyran

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tyran 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 Tyran

What does the name Tyran mean?

Tyran is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1954. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tyran in 2026?

In 2026, Tyran ranks #6,262 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Tyran most popular?

Tyran reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #1,066 that year with 82 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Tyran most popular?

Tyran has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tyran.

Is Tyran a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Tyran is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Tyran?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tyran include Amiel, Marko, Parks. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tyran

Tyran is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1954 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Tyran's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #1,066. Use the chart and map above to compare Tyran'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.