Tyriana
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the ancient Greek "tyros" meaning cheese.
Name Census estimates that about 268 living Americans carry the first name Tyriana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tyriana today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyriana births was 2003 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyriana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
268
~ 1 in 1,278,934 Americans
Peak year
2003
19 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,694
Tracked since 1993
Census
Tyriana in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 205 people with the first name Tyriana, which placed it at #37,817 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#37,817
National first-name rank
People counted
205
205 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
87.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tyriana
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tyriana is Black at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and White (2.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tyriana described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tyriana at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American87.3% · 179
- Two or more races8.3% · 17
- White2.0% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
Popularity
Tyriana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyriana from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 162 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Tyriana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyriana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tyriana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyrianas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyriana
The name Tyriana is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots dating back to the classical period of Greek civilization, around the 5th century BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Greek word "tyriannos," which means "monarch" or "ruler," suggesting a connection to power, authority, and leadership.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are no specific references to the name Tyriana itself, but it may have been inspired by the concept of tyranny, which was a form of absolute rule or despotism. The ancient Greeks had a complex relationship with the idea of tyranny, as it was sometimes seen as a necessary evil to maintain order and stability, while at other times it was viewed as oppressive and unjust.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tyriana can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, which was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the eastern Mediterranean region. During this period, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name was occasionally used among the aristocratic and ruling classes, likely as a reflection of their perceived power and influence.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tyriana. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tyriana of Antioch, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century CE and was executed for her faith during the persecutions of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Her story is recounted in various early Christian writings and hagiographies.
Another notable figure was Tyriana Melissenos, a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 11th century CE. She was the daughter of the influential Byzantine general Michael Melissenos and played a role in the political intrigues and power struggles of the Byzantine court during her lifetime.
In the 13th century, there was Tyriana of Trastámara, a Spanish noblewoman and member of the powerful Trastámara dynasty, which ruled over parts of the Iberian Peninsula. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the cultural and intellectual life of her time.
During the Renaissance period, Tyriana Colonna was an Italian noblewoman and poet who lived in the 16th century. She was part of the influential Colonna family and was celebrated for her literary talents and contributions to the Italian Renaissance.
In more recent times, Tyriana Garibaldi was an Italian revolutionary and patriot who lived in the 19th century. She was the daughter of the renowned military leader and unifier of Italy, Giuseppe Garibaldi, and played an active role in the Italian Risorgimento, the movement for the unification of Italy.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and contexts in which the name Tyriana has been used throughout history, reflecting its association with power, nobility, and cultural significance across various civilizations and time periods.
People
Tyriana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyriana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tyriana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyriana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 268 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyriana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,278,934 US residents.
Is Tyriana a common name?
We classify Tyriana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 272 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyriana most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyriana was 2003, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyriana is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tyriana in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 205 people with the name Tyriana, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #37,817 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tyriana in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tyriana?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tyriana appears almost entirely female. Of the 205 people counted with this name, 99.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tyriana?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tyriana is Black at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and White (2.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tyriana most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tyriana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.3% (179 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tyriana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyriana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyriana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tyriana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyriana in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tyriana can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Tyriana?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.