Tyrese

Tyrese - A very unique male name

Tyrese appeared on the charts for the first time in 1980 on position #1955. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Tyrese and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Tyrese? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Tyrese. The baby boy name Tyrese was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4318 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tyrese peaked in popularity 27 years ago in 1999 on position 203.

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Tyrese is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tyrese is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #2,076 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #2,076.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Tyrese is where you live.

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Tyrese origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None — this is a new name, created in our own time

Tyrese is a modern American name, appearing in 1980 and peaking in 1999 alongside singer Tyrese Gibson, who performs mononymously as Tyrese. Guesses that it blends Ty- with an ending are just that — guesses — so no construction is stated as fact.

Origin uncertain

Tyrese is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Tyrese, pop culture references for the name Tyrese and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Tyrese

We've found the following names that sound similar to Tyrese, sorted by popularity.

Tracy / Trace / Tracey / Tariq / Tarik / Tyreek / Tyrek / Tyrus / Tyrique / Taurus /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Tyrese

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Tyrese a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Tyrese?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ty-REESE · /taɪˈriːs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Tyrece — A rare respelling
• Tyree — A related shorter modern name

Famous bearers

• Tyrese Gibson — American singer and actor, known mononymously as Tyrese and for the Fast & Furious films (b. 1978) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Inseparable from its namesake singer-actor — a strong, smooth name of the late 1990s that has fallen steadily since.