Tyrus
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
Meaningfrom Tyre · Latin
- US rank
- #3,240
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #970 in 1912
36 babies were named Tyrus in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,005 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1910–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Tyrus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 47,393 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tyrus, 36 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tyrus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTyrus first shows up in US birth records in 1910, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 115 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1912, when it ranked #970. Today it's #3,240, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTyrus was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 19,646 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 47,393.
- TrendTyrus has slipped 1,005 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,240. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Latin, Tyrus means “from Tyre”. Our records link it to English and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Tyrus
Tyrus is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin meaning “from Tyre”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-rus”. US birth records list Tyrus for boys from 1910 to 2025, in 116 of those 116 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #970 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,240, with 36 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 | 29,886 boys |
| 1920s | 15 | 68,966 boys |
| 1930s | 8.5 | 117,096 boys |
| 1940s | 8.3 | 119,904 boys |
| 1950s | 9.5 | 105,597 boys |
| 1960s | 15 | 66,181 boys |
| 1970s | 31 | 31,898 boys |
| 1980s | 29 | 33,990 boys |
| 1990s | 44 | 22,915 boys |
| 2000s | 45 | 22,306 boys |
| 2010s | 40 | 25,063 boys |
| 2020s | 28 | 36,014 boys |
Other spellings of Tyrus
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Tyrus
What does the name Tyrus mean?
Tyrus means “from Tyre” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Tyrus?
Tyrus has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Tyrus a boy or girl name?
Tyrus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tyrus?
Tyrus ranked #3,240 for US boys in 2025, given to 36 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#970).