Tyrone

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Land of Eógan; Noble

Background: The name Tyrone originates from the Gaelic 'Tír Eoghain,' translating to 'land of Eógan.' This term is associated with a historic kingdom in Ireland. In Latin, it is often linked to the meaning of 'noble,' signifying the connection to nobility in its usage.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#366
Total births
80,012
Most popular decade
1970s (54,459 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-493 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1914

Gender usage

99.1% male 0.9% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1914
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,264
Peak year
1970
Peak year births
2,530
Peak rank
#132
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
144
Recent rank
#1,328

Female

First year
1948
First year births
6
First year rank
#4,651
Peak year
1970
Peak year births
31
Peak rank
#2,395
Most recent year
1996
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#13,518

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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