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Tyrone

Tyrone is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 144 boys in the United States.

Tyrone at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/taɪˈɹoʊn/
Also spelled
Eógan

About the name Tyrone

Tyrone belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Eógan.

In the United States, Tyrone first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #132 in 1970, and in 2024 144 babies received the name — 79,303 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tyrone in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#132 in 1970
Peak year
1970
Babies named Tyrone in 2024
144
Total since 1880
79,303

Spellings & short forms

Eógan

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tyrone mean?

The meaning of Tyrone is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Irish and Celtic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tyrone a boy or girl name?

Tyrone is a boy name. In 2024, 144 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tyrone?

Tyrone comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition. It is also spelled Eógan.

How popular is the name Tyrone?

Tyrone first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #132 in 1970, and 144 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Tyrone?

Tyrone is pronounced /taɪˈɹoʊn/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.