Tyris

“Greek”

American origin · originated from the Greek word for a river or water body

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#8923US 2022

9Births / yr

↑Rising

634All-time births

📅 Since 196300

What does Tyris mean and where does it come from?

Tyris is a modern name that may have originated from the Greek word for a river or water body, representing fluidity and gentleness. It is a rare name that has gained more attention in the United States in recent years. Tyris is not widely recorded in historical texts, which gives it a unique edge f

Cultural significance

Tyris has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of greek.

Peak popularity

Reached #2957 in 1972 — currently #8923 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Tyris?

Tyris works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Tyris Grace

How popular is Tyris right now?

Rising fast — up 4995 spots — currently #8923 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1970–2022#8923 · Top 6.6%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2022	#8923	9	▲ up 4995 · +80% births
2021	#13918	5	▼ down 5808 · -44% births
2020	#8110	9	▼ down 1727 · -31% births
2015	#6383	13	▲ up 1306 · +30% births
2010	#7689	10	▼ down 2800 · -41% births
2005	#4889	17	▼ down 1055 · -19% births
2000	#3834	21	▲ up 102 · +31% births
1995	#3936	16	▲ up 356 · +23% births
1990	#4292	13	▼ down 344 · +18% births
1985	#3948	11	▼ down 590 · -15% births
1980	#3358	13	▲ up 1827 · +117% births
1975	#5185	6	▼ down 1417 · -25% births
1970	#3768	8	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Tyris

Best Year1980Rank #3358

Peak Count21

Average Rank#6018

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1970 - 202213 years

The story of Tyris

Tyris is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1963. With 634 total births recorded, Tyris remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #3768 in 1970, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #8923 in 2022.

Names that peaked alongside Tyris in 1972:

Michael Christopher James David John

Tyris by decade

Tyris peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →

Decade	Births
1960s	24
1970s	70
1980s	90
1990s	164
2000s ★	184
2010s	93
2020s	9

💎Tyris has only 634 total recorded births since 1963 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Tyris?

Common

TyrTyrisieTyrisy

What names sound and feel like Tyris?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Tyris also consider these

Tyric

American · English

Tyrin

American · Derived from the

Syris

American · Of the sirens

Tris

American · English

Tyras

American · Derived from Tyros,

Greece · lordly, masterful

Common questions about the name Tyris

What does the name Tyris mean?

Tyris means "Greek" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Tyris?

Tyris is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Tyris have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Tyris?

Tyris originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Tyris trending right now?

Tyris is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Tyris a common or rare name?

Tyris is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.