Is Tyrec a boy's or girl's name?

Tyrec is primarily a boy's name.

When was Tyrec most popular?

Tyrec reached its peak popularity in 1999 with 16 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Tyrec?

Tyrec is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 58 babies in the U.S. since 1997. Its peak was in 1999.

Tyrec

An uncommon African pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameAfricanNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Tyrec is a boy's baby name of African origin, a variant of Tyrese or Tyric, a modern name popular in African American communities. The Ty- prefix, found in names like Tyler and Tyrone, and the -rec ending create a name with a strong, contemporary sound.

Tyrec has a bold, confident sound — punchy and modern, a name that carries real presence without ever needing more than two syllables to make itself known.

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Popularity Over Time

Tyrec has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tyrec
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	22	#10115	▼
1990s	36	#5642	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(6 years, 1997–2009)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tyrec
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2009	5	#14361	-2 (-28.6%)
2001	7	#9181	-3 (-30.0%)
2000	10	#6803	-6 (-37.5%)
1999	16	#4524	+5 (45.5%)
1998	11	#5821	+2 (22.2%)
1997	9	#6581	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1997–2009) · Methodology