Tyree
How to say it: ty-REE · /taɪˈri/
Possibly from Scottish place name Tiree (Hebridean island) or a modern African-American coinage; no single established etymology.
Tyree was the 1,498th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 88 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 55% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,821 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,498 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 88 |
| Share of births | 1 in 37,674 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −55% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,821 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Tyree peaked in the 1990s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Tyree is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Tyree
- Tyree Washington (born 1976)American sprinter
- Tyree Glenn (1912–1974)American recording artist; trombonist
- Tyree Appleby (born 1998)American basketball player
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