Tyrone Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tyrone is an Irish name meaning 'land of Eoghan', rooted in the historical region of Tír Eoghain. The name has evolved from its original form and gained popularity in the 19th century, especially among Irish immigrants. It is perceived as a strong name with cultural significance, and notable individuals with this name include actors and athletes.
The name Tyrone is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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, Tyrone has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Tyrone' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3646th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 473rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 207th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 160th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 249th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 543rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1083rd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3488th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3164th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8077th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Tyrone' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tyrone"
Pronunciation
/taɪˈroʊn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Tyrone is derived from the Irish 'Tír Eoghain', which means 'land of Eoghan'. Eoghan was an important figure in Irish legend.
Meaning
land of Eoghan
Language Evolution
Tír Eoghain, Tyrone
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, often associated with Irish immigrants.
Variants & Derivatives
Tarry, Ty, Tyr
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tyrone is viewed as a strong and traditional name, often associated with Irish heritage and culture.
Famous People
Tyrone Power, Tyrone Hill, Tyrone Mings
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tyrone"
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 "Tyrone"
"Tyrone" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3646th of 7545 | 80 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 473rd of 6773 | 2,795 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 207th of 7552 | 23,065 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 160th of 10718 | 27,525 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 249th of 16616 | 16,479 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 543rd of 24088 | 7,119 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1083rd of 23106 | 2,240 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3488th of 12526 | 224 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3164th of 19264 | 348 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8077th of 27321 | 137 |
Regional Popularity of "Tyrone" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 407th/407 |
100.00% 381st/381 |
100.00% 416th/416 |
100.00% 622nd/622 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 210th/210 |
100.00% 152nd/152 |
100.00% 182nd/182 |
100.00% 365th/365 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 177th/177 |
100.00% 133rd/133 |
100.00% 131st/131 |
100.00% 269th/269 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 244th/244 |
100.00% 181st/181 |
100.00% 221st/221 |
100.00% 376th/376 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 521st/521 |
100.00% 468th/468 |
100.00% 487th/487 |
100.00% 843rd/843 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 1058th/1058 |
100.00% 1020th/1020 |
100.00% 963rd/963 |
100.00% 1551st/1551 |
Regional Popularity of "Tyrone" 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% 2790th/2790 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tyrone"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tyrone" 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.