Tyrek
A boy's name of English origin with 2,171 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Tyrek has 2,171 recorded U.S. births across 49+ years, peaking at 243 in 1998. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
In the most recent SSA release, Tyrek ranks #6776 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Tyrek is a boy's baby name of American origin, a creative variant of Tyrique or Tyreek, blending the Ty- prefix (associated with strength and fire) with the suffix -rek. Tyreek Hill, the NFL wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, is perhaps the most recognized bearer of a similar name.
Tyrek has a sharp, athletic energy — the kind of name that sounds fast, powerful, and confident, fitting for parents who want a distinctly strong masculine name.
EtymologyShow more
Tyrek first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1975. First appearing in the 1970s, Tyrek emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its English classification suggests a path from english linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tyrek was #1581 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6776, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 72 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 238 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 866 | — |
| 1990s | 906 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 66 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 23 | — |
The Story of Tyrek
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1998, Tyrek is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Tyrek are most likely born between 1988 and 2008.
How rare is Tyrek?
Only about 1 in every 276,923 babies born in 2024 was named Tyrek — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, peaked in the 1990s with 906 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tyrek by the numbers
- Would fill 45 school buses
- Meeting one Tyrek per day would take 5.9 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(45 years, 1975–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | #6776 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8854 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6448 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5093 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5433 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6379 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5300 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5504 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4608 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5493 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4853 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3744 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3523 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3978 |
| 2010 | 45 | #2725 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2797 |
| 2008 | 41 | #2940 |
| 2007 | 58 | #2278 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2100 |
| 2005 | 67 | #1918 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2024