UK boy's name
Tyreece
Variant spelling of the English name Terence, Greek name meaning "reaper" or "harvester".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tyreece is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tyreece popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2443, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 65 births.
This profile covers 717 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 14% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 714 living people in the UK are called Tyreece. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tyreece ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 65 boys were registered as Tyreece.
- • Tyreece ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #638 in 2010.
- • About 714 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tyreece as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2443
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2003
65 births
Estimated living
714
2026
Meaning
What does Tyreece mean?
The name Tyreece is a relatively modern name that has its origins in African American culture. It is a variation of the name Terence, which itself is derived from the Latin name Terrentius. Terrentius is believed to have been a Roman family name, possibly derived from the Latin word "terrere," meaning "to frighten" or "to terrify."
While the name Terence has been in use since ancient Roman times, the variation Tyreece is a more recent development. It is thought to have emerged in the 20th century within African American communities as a unique and culturally significant name.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tyreece can be found in the 1974 novel "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" by Ernest J. Gaines. In the book, a character named Tyreece is mentioned, though no further details about the origin or significance of the name are provided.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Tyreece. One such person is Tyreece Hughey, an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1990s. He was born in 1969 and played for teams like the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets.
Another notable Tyreece is Tyreece Chmiel, a Canadian-American ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was born in 1976 and played for teams like the Calgary Flames and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Tyreece Farrington is a former professional basketball player from the Bahamas who played in various leagues around the world, including the NBA Development League (now called the NBA G League) in the early 2000s. He was born in 1982.
Tyreece Breshers is a contemporary American author and filmmaker known for his work in the horror and science fiction genres. He was born in 1985 and has written several novels and short stories, as well as directed a few independent films.
Tyreece Gittens is a British track and field athlete who competes in the heptathlon and pentathlon events. She was born in 1998 and has represented Great Britain in various international competitions, including the World Athletics Championships and the European Championships.
It's worth noting that while the name Tyreece has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly within African American communities, it is still relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names. Its unique spelling and cultural significance have contributed to its distinctiveness and appeal for some parents.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tyreece over time
The chart below shows babies named Tyreece registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tyreece, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 65 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyreece by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tyreece 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3693 | 16 | 3 |
| 2010s | #2214 | 152 | 10 |
| 2000s | #564 | 483 | 10 |
| 1990s | #936 | 66 | 2 |
Geography
Where Tyreece is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Tyreece. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Tyreece ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #638 in 2010.
Across the UK
Tyreece in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#638 in 2010
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Tyreece
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Tyreece Campbell
association football player
English-Jamaican footballer
2003-
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Tyreece Simpson
association football player
English footballer
2002-
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Tyreece Onyeka
association football player
English footballer
2001-
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Tyreece John-Jules
association football player
English football player (born 2001)
2001-
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Tyreece Kennedy-Williams
association football player
English association football player
2000-
Related
Names similar to Tyreece
- 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
Tyreece: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tyreece in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tyreece was ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Tyreece most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 65 babies registered as Tyreece in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tyreece?
Variant spelling of the English name Terence, Greek name meaning "reaper" or "harvester".
How many people are called Tyreece in the UK?
A total of 717 babies have been registered as Tyreece across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Tyreece most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Tyreece ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #638 in 2010. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.