How Many People Are Named Tyr?

Complete statistics for the name Tyr: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tyr
Very Rare
Norse mythology

Tyr, a very rare male name, is held by just 474 people in the US today, making up 1 in 696,055 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with a big chunk of its bearers being under 30.

~474
Living in US
1 in 696,055
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Norse god of war
🌐
Origin
Norse mythology
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

630
Worldwide Bearers
#735,679
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
474
🇷🇺 Russia
20
🇸🇪 Sweden
11
🇹🇬 Togo
9
🇵🇭 Philippines
8
🇲🇽 Mexico
6
🇳🇴 Norway
5
🇧🇷 Brazil
5
🇪🇬 Egypt
4
🇹🇭 Thailand
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
474 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 8
478
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 478 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
51

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tyr Through the Generations

Tyr, a name that's seen a surge in popularity, peaked in 2023 with 69 births, marking a significant rise in usage. With an average age of 8, it's clear that most people named Tyr are part of the younger generation, with 478 under 30 and none over 60. This trend suggests that Tyr is becoming increasingly popular among parents looking for unique names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Indiana 11
Texas 10
California 8
Georgia 5
Illinois 5
Ohio 5
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Tyr

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tyr's Norse mythology roots

📄 About the Name Tyr

How Many People Have the Name Tyr?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 474 people in the United States currently share the name Tyr. That works out to roughly 1 in every 696,055 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tyr a Common or Rare Name?

Tyr is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Tyr Mean?

Tyr means "Norse god of war" and comes from Norse mythology origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tyr in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Tyr Most Popular?

The name Tyr reached peak popularity in 2023, with 69 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Tyr?

Approximately 474 people named Tyr live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 478. That works out to roughly 1 in 696,055 Americans.

Is Tyr a rare name?

Tyr is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 696,055 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tyr mean?

Tyr means "Norse god of war" and comes from Norse mythology origins.

Is Tyr more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Tyr are male and 0% are female.

When was Tyr most popular?

Tyr peaked in 2023 with 69 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US474
All-Time Births478
1 in X1 in 696,055
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age8
Peak Year2023
World Rank#735,679
Male %100%
Female %0%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.