Tyrone
Tyrone: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /taɪˈɹoʊn/ · /tɪˈɹoʊn/
Meaning and origin of Tyrone
- A male given name transferred from the place name.
Etymology
From Irish Tír Eoghain (literally “land of Eoghan”).
How popular is Tyrone?
Since 1880, 709 girls and 79,437 boys in the U.S. have been named Tyrone (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2345 in 1964. Its highest rank for boys was #132 in 1970. In 2025, 132 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Tyrone FAQ
What does the name Tyrone mean?
A male given name transferred from the place name. From Irish Tír Eoghain (literally “land of Eoghan”).
What is the origin of the name Tyrone?
Tyrone is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Tyrone?
Since 1880, 709 girls and 79,437 boys in the U.S. have been named Tyrone (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2345 in 1964. Its highest rank for boys was #132 in 1970. In 2025, 132 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tyrone a boy or girl name?
Tyrone is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 709 girls and 79,437 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.