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Tyrone
BoyIrish· “land of Eoghan”
- Meaning
- land of Eoghan
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- ty-ROHN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,392
- US babies 2025
- 132
- Best rank
- #132 (1970)
- Peak year
- 1970
Meaning and origin of Tyrone
Tyrone is an Irish name that means “land of Eoghan”.
Tyrone comes from County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. The Irish name, Tír Eoghain, means land of Eoghan, after Eoghan, a son of the legendary king Niall of the Nine Hostages. As a given name, Tyrone became familiar through the Hollywood actor Tyrone Power and later became especially popular among African American families in the United States. It has a strong, rhythmic sound and a proud sense of place. Ty is the natural nickname, and the name pairs well with short, classic middle names.
Popularity over time
Tyrone first appears in US Social Security records in 1914. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 80 different years, starting in 1937. Its best national rank was #132 in 1970, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,530 babies. In 2025, 132 babies were named Tyrone, and it ranked #1,392 nationally. That is 43% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,930 in 1920, #225 in 1950, #205 in 1980, #410 in 2000, #713 in 2010, and #1,392 in 2025. Of the 79,437 US boys named Tyrone since records began, 23% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 16,425 babies. Since 2010, 3,257 more have been named Tyrone.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Andre, Wade, Scotty, Roderick, and Lance.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Tyrone ranked highest in South Carolina, Louisiana, and Kentucky.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | #664 | 7 |
| Louisiana | #765 | 6 |
| Kentucky | #808 | 5 |
| Illinois | #926 | 9 |
| Florida | #1050 | 13 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Tyrone is usually pronounced ty-ROHN, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with T and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Tyrone
A few middle names that flow with Tyrone: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Tyrone
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tyrone mean?
Tyrone is an Irish name that means “land of Eoghan”.
What is the origin of the name Tyrone?
Tyrone has Irish roots. Tyrone comes from County Tyrone in Northern Ireland.
Is Tyrone a popular name?
Not especially. Tyrone ranked #1,392 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Tyrone a boy or girl name?
Tyrone is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Tyrone?
Tyrone is usually pronounced ty-ROHN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings