UK boy's name
Tyrece
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "fighter" or "ruler".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tyrece is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tyrece popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 12 births.
This profile covers 84 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1999 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 83 living people in the UK are called Tyrece. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tyrece ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 12 boys were registered as Tyrece.
- • About 83 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tyrece as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
12 births
Estimated living
83
2026
Meaning
What does Tyrece mean?
The name Tyrece is of relatively modern origin and appears to be a variation or adaptation of the masculine given name Terrence. Terrence itself derives from the Latin name Terentius, which was a Roman family name. Terentius was the name of the famous Roman comic playwright Publius Terentius Afer, who lived in the 2nd century BC.
Terentius is believed to have originated from the Etruscan town name Ter(r)a, which may have meant "border" or "boundary." Some linguists have also suggested that Terentius could be derived from the Latin word "tero," meaning "to rub" or "to wear away." However, the exact etymology remains unclear.
The name Tyrece seems to have emerged as a modern variant or respelling of Terrence, potentially influenced by the spelling of names like Tyrone or Tyrell. While the name Terrence has been recorded throughout history, the earliest known instances of the specific spelling Tyrece are relatively recent.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tyrece was Tyrece Curry, an American football player who was born in 1979 and played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) during the early 2000s. Another notable bearer of the name was Tyrece Willingham, an American artist and painter who was active in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
In the entertainment industry, Tyrece Gibbs is an American actor and producer, known for his roles in films like "Can't Buy a Thrill" and "The Game Plan." Tyrece Milton is a Canadian actor and stuntman, recognized for his work in television shows like "The L Word" and "Lucifer."
Tyrece Scott is a former professional basketball player from the United States, who played in various leagues, including the NBA Development League and overseas leagues during the early 2000s.
It's important to note that while the name Tyrece has gained some popularity in recent times, it is still relatively uncommon compared to its root name, Terrence. The specific origins and reasons behind the emergence of this particular spelling variant are not extensively documented in historical records.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tyrece over time
The chart below shows babies named Tyrece registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tyrece, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyrece by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tyrece was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4017 | 16 | 4 |
| 2000s | #2599 | 62 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1850 | 6 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Tyrece
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tyrece: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tyrece in the UK right now?
In 2014, Tyrece was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tyrece most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 12 babies registered as Tyrece in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tyrece?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "fighter" or "ruler".
How many people are called Tyrece in the UK?
A total of 84 babies have been registered as Tyrece across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.