Tyra
boy nameTyra entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #2539 in 1963, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#2539
peak (1963)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4322 |
| 1940s | #3170 |
| 1950s | #3942 |
| 1960s | #3551 |
| 1970s | #4162 |
| 1980s | #5558 |
| 1990s | #8110 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Tyra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tyra alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tyra in 2025?
- Tyra is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Tyra most popular?
- Tyra peaked in 1963, reaching #2539 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tyra with classmates?
- Tyra will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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