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Tyrone

♂ Boy

Pronounced ty-RONE /taɪˈroʊn/Low

Meaning: Land of Owen; Owen's territoryLow

In 30 seconds: Tyrone is an Irish county name meaning Owen's land, from the Gaelic Tír Eoghain. As a given name it has been widely used in African American communities, carrying both Irish geographic heritage and distinctive cultural associations.
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Origin LowIrish Gaelic
MeaningLand of Owen; Owen's territory
U.S. rank (2025)#1392 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births132 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 79,435

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019142025

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

Tyrone derives from the Irish Tír Eoghain meaning land of Owen or Eoghan's territory. As a given name it spread through the US through actor Tyrone Power.

Tyrone is popular in African American communities in the United States, where it became established in the mid-20th century.

Did you know? County Tyrone in Northern Ireland is named for Eoghan (Owen), son of the legendary Irish king Niall of the Nine Hostages. The name was popularized by actor Tyrone Power (1914-1958), one of Hollywood's great leading men.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Tyrone

Variations

TyronTieron

Nicknames

Ty

Famous Bearers

  • ★Tyrone Power (1914-1958)
    American film actor and one of Hollywood's leading men of the 1930s-50s, known for swashbuckler roles

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Frequently Asked

What does Tyrone mean?

Tyrone means land of Owen from Irish Gaelic Tír Eoghain.

Is Tyrone an Irish name?

Yes, Tyrone is an Irish county name. Its use as a given name spread primarily through African American communities.

How do you pronounce Tyrone?

Tyrone is pronounced ty-RONE with two syllables.

What names are similar to Tyrone?

Similar names include Darnell, Leroy, and Jerome.

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