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Tyrian

♂ Boy

Pronounced TEER-ee-en /ˈtɪr.i.ən/Medium

Meaning: From 'Tyrian' — 'of Tyre' (the ancient Phoenician city), best known for 'Tyrian purple', a prized royal dye; also a modern coined name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of Tyre; Tyrian purple: Tyrian names the royal dye-city. Crisp, regal, and warm (said 'TEER-ee-en').
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Origin LowGreek, Latin
MeaningFrom 'Tyrian' — 'of Tyre' (the ancient Phoenician city), best known for 'Tyrian purple', a prized royal dye; also a modern coined name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6777 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 238

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419922024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tyrian comes from 'Tyrian' — 'of Tyre', the ancient Phoenician city, best known for Tyrian purple, a costly royal dye (it is also used as a modern coined name; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, regal name (said 'TEER-ee-en'; nickname Ty).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, of-Tyre-and-royal-purple at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Tyrian means 'of Tyre' — the ancient Phoenician city famed for 'Tyrian purple', a prized royal dye — a crisp, regal name (also used as a modern coinage; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TEER-ee-en').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Tyrian — place-name; routes layered

Variations

TyrionTirian

Nicknames

Ty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tyrian mean?

Tyrian means 'of Tyre' — the ancient city famed for 'Tyrian purple'; it is also a modern coinage, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tyrian?

It's said TEER-ee-en /ˈtɪr.i.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tyrian a boy or girl name?

Tyrian is a boy's name.

How popular is Tyrian?

Tyrian is a rare name in the U.S.

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