UK boy's name
Tyrees
An English masculine name derived from the Greek name Tyros.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tyrees is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tyrees popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2005 to 2007. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Tyrees. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tyrees ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 boys were registered as Tyrees.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tyrees as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Tyrees mean?
The name Tyrees is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "tyros," which means "cheese." This might suggest that the name was initially associated with cheesemakers or those involved in dairy farming.
During the Byzantine era, the name was occasionally found in historical records and texts, though it was not particularly common. One notable figure from this period who bore the name was Tyrees of Ephesus, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century AD. His writings on the nature of the soul and the human condition were widely studied and debated by his contemporaries.
In the Middle Ages, the name gained some traction in parts of Western Europe, particularly in regions with strong Greek cultural influences, such as parts of Italy and the Mediterranean coast. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name was Tyrees of Amalfi, a merchant and explorer who sailed to the Levant in the 11th century. His detailed accounts of his travels were instrumental in fostering trade and understanding between Europe and the Middle East.
The Renaissance period saw the name Tyrees gain popularity among the intellectual and artistic circles of Italy. Tyrees Botticelli, a renowned painter from Florence, was born in 1445 and is best known for his works such as "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera." His unique style and mastery of mythological themes earned him a place among the greats of the Italian Renaissance.
In the 17th century, Tyrees Galilei, an Italian astronomer and polymath, made significant contributions to the scientific revolution. Born in 1564, he is credited with pioneering the use of the telescope for astronomical observations and confirming the heliocentric model of the solar system proposed by Copernicus.
As the name spread across Europe, it found its way into various literary works and historical records. One notable figure was Tyrees von Goethe, a German writer and statesman who lived from 1749 to 1832. His literary masterpieces, such as "Faust" and "The Sorrows of Young Werther," cemented his place as one of the most influential figures of the Romantic era.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tyrees over time
The chart below shows babies named Tyrees registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tyrees, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyrees by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tyrees 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3864 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Tyrees
- 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
Tyrees: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tyrees in the UK right now?
In 2007, Tyrees was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tyrees most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Tyrees in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tyrees?
An English masculine name derived from the Greek name Tyros.
How many people are called Tyrees in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Tyrees across the 3 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.