Tyree Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tyree originates from Scottish Gaelic, specifically related to the island Tiree, and means 'land.' It has evolved from its original form to its current usage. The name is seen as modern and unique, with no biblical relevance, and has gained popularity in recent decades.
The name Tyree is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy 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, Tyree has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tyree' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1880th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1825th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1478th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 843rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 595th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 615th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1215th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8498th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7217th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4174th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4616th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10604th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Tyree' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tyree"
Pronunciation
/taɪˈri/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Tyree is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name 'Tiree,' which is the name of an island in Scotland. The name itself has connections to the Gaelic word for land or earth.
Meaning
land
Language Evolution
Tiree, Tyree
Historical Usage
The name Tyree gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a unique and modern-sounding name.
Variants & Derivatives
Tyree, Tiree, Tyre
Modern Popularity & Image
Tyree is perceived as a contemporary and appealing name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Tyree Jackson, American football player, Tyree Guyton, American artist and activist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tyree"
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 "Tyree"
"Tyree" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1880th of 7545 | 278 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1825th of 6773 | 286 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1478th of 7552 | 532 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 843rd of 10718 | 1,482 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 595th of 16616 | 4,344 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 615th of 24088 | 5,936 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1215th of 23106 | 1,889 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8498th of 9204 | 7 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7217th of 12526 | 46 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4174th of 19264 | 228 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4616th of 27321 | 310 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10604th of 35406 | 144 |
Regional Popularity of "Tyree" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 1224th/1224 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 1519th/1519 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 1111th/1111 |
- |
100.00% 1698th/1698 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 724th/724 |
100.00% 663rd/663 |
100.00% 949th/949 |
100.00% 887th/887 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 582nd/582 |
100.00% 369th/369 |
100.00% 611th/611 |
100.00% 863rd/863 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 587th/587 |
100.00% 561st/561 |
100.00% 550th/550 |
100.00% 944th/944 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 1024th/1024 |
100.00% 1113th/1113 |
100.00% 1112th/1112 |
100.00% 1779th/1779 |
Regional Popularity of "Tyree" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 3803rd/3803 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 5427th/5427 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tyree"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tyree" 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.