Tyrone
Peaked at #132 nationally in 1970, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1914, Tyrone has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Tyrone — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2345
in 1964
Last ranked
#15776
in 1996
Years tracked
44
1948–1996
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1948, Tyrone reached its peak popularity for girls in 1964, ranking #2345 nationally with 28 babies given the name that year.
Tyrone hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1996, when it stood at #15776.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | #15,776 | 5 |
| 1995 | #15,660 | 5 |
| 1994 | #10,527 | 8 |
| 1989 | #12,299 | 6 |
| 1988 | #7,095 | 11 |
| 1987 | #4,119 | 21 |
| 1986 | #6,136 | 12 |
| 1985 | #3,847 | 22 |
Tyrone — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#132
in 1970
Current rank
#1333
in 2024
Years tracked
105
1914–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Tyrone reached its peak popularity for boys in 1970, ranking #132 nationally with 2,530 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #839 (2014) to #1333 (2024) — a 37% drop.
As of 2024, Tyrone ranks #1333 nationally for boys, with 144 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,333 | 144 |
| 2023 | #1,287 | 149 |
| 2022 | #1,502 | 121 |
| 2021 | #1,356 | 137 |
| 2020 | #1,170 | 165 |
| 2019 | #1,208 | 159 |
| 2018 | #1,118 | 174 |
| 2017 | #995 | 204 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Tyrone most popular?
Tyrone was most popular in 1970, when it ranked #132 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Tyrone becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Tyrone?
At least 80,012 babies have been recorded with the name Tyrone in the US since 1914, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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