Tyre Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TYE-er //ˈtaɪər//
Origin: Greek; Hebrew
Meaning: Greek: 'rock'; Hebrew: 'a place of refuge'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tyre has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages, specifically deriving from the Hebrew word "Tsor" (צור), which means "rock" or "cliff." This term was adopted into Greek as "Tyros" (Τύρος), referring to the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre, located on the Mediterranean coast in present-day Lebanon. The city was known for its significant role in trade and commerce during antiquity, particularly in the production of purple dye, which was highly valued in the ancient world.
The name entered the English language through Latin, where it was rendered as "Tyros," and subsequently adopted into Old French before making its way into Middle English as "Tyre." Historically, Tyre is notable for its biblical references, particularly in the Old Testament, where it is mentioned as a prominent city in the Phoenician territory. The city is associated with figures such as Hiram, the king of Tyre, who is noted for his alliance with King Solomon in the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem during the 10th century BCE.
Tyre's significance continued through various historical periods, including its role in the spread of Christianity and its mention in the works of early Christian writers. The city was also a focal point during the Crusades in the 12th century, further embedding its name in historical narratives.
Culturally, the name Tyre carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflective of its etymological meaning related to rock. The city itself has been a symbol of endurance, having survived numerous sieges and changes in power throughout its long history.
Additionally, the name has been associated with maritime trade and exploration, echoing the city's ancient legacy as a major port. While diminutive forms or variations of the name are not widely documented, the historical and cultural significance of Tyre remains prominent in discussions of ancient civilizations and their contributions to trade, culture, and religion.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tyre was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Tyre has ranked as high as #2897 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, New York, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Tyre has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tyre is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tyre was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tyre.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2012 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2008 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 2007 | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| 2006 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 2005 | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| 2004 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 2003 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 2002 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| 2001 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 2000 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 1999 | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| 1998 | 95 | 95 | 0 |
| 1997 | 63 | 58 | 5 |
| 1996 | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| 1995 | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| 1994 | 63 | 56 | 7 |
| 1993 | 79 | 74 | 5 |
| 1992 | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| 1991 | 77 | 72 | 5 |
| 1990 | 60 | 54 | 6 |
| 1989 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1988 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1987 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1986 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1985 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1984 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1983 | 31 | 25 | 6 |
| 1982 | 33 | 28 | 5 |
| 1981 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1980 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1979 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1978 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1977 | 22 | 17 | 5 |
| 1976 | 26 | 20 | 6 |
| 1975 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1974 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1973 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1972 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1970 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1967 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1965 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1964 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1963 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1962 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1961 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1960 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1959 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1956 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1953 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1951 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1948 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1946 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1941 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1939 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1934 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1932 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1926 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1924 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1922 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1921 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1919 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1918 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1917 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1916 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1914 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1913 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Top States for Tyre (2011)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |