Tyra Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tyra is a name of Scandinavian origin, meaning 'Thor's fight'. It evolved from the Old Norse name 'Þýri' and has maintained a strong cultural presence. The name is associated with traits of strength and independence, with no biblical significance. Its popularity rose in the 20th century and continues to be viewed positively today, partly due to notable personalities like Tyra Banks.
The name Tyra is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tyra has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tyra' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5767th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5099th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5421st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9851st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6167th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4514th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1586th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 755th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 853rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 682nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3103rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tyra' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tyra"
Pronunciation
/ˈtaɪrə/
Origin
Scandinavian
Etymology
The name Tyra is derived from the Old Norse name 'Þýri', which is related to the name of the goddess Thor.
Meaning
Thor's fight
Language Evolution
Þýri (Old Norse), Tyra (Modern Scandinavian)
Historical Usage
The name Tyra gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in English-speaking countries, likely influenced by its unique sound and association with strength.
Variants & Derivatives
Tira, Tyrra
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Tyra is perceived as modern and vibrant, often associated with strong, independent women, partly due to cultural figures like Tyra Banks.
Famous People
Tyra Banks, Tyra Ferrell
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tyra"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tyra"
"Tyra" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5767th of 6773 | 12 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5099th of 7552 | 31 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5421st of 10718 | 55 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9851st of 16616 | 34 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6167th of 9107 | 27 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4514th of 9204 | 71 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1586th of 12526 | 827 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 755th of 19264 | 3,105 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 853rd of 27321 | 3,475 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 682nd of 35406 | 6,455 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3103rd of 30306 | 634 |
Regional Popularity of "Tyra" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tyra" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
61.56% 1371st/2227 |
72.02% 1750th/2430 |
55.98% 1597th/2853 |
56.47% 1567th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
24.65% 724th/2937 |
23.46% 817th/3483 |
18.65% 656th/3518 |
25.00% 1011th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.62% 760th/3685 |
21.36% 956th/4475 |
14.05% 730th/5194 |
18.85% 1191st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.05% 644th/4582 |
14.66% 757th/5164 |
7.92% 579th/7313 |
11.94% 891st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
68.82% 3088th/4487 |
54.51% 3719th/6822 |
82.01% 5147th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tyra"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tyra" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.