UK name, mostly boys
Tyrese
Of English origin, meaning "just" or "punisher".
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.
Tyrese is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Tyrese popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 228 births.
This profile covers 1,974 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 3% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,970 living people in the UK are called Tyrese. 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
- • Tyrese ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 228 boys were registered as Tyrese.
- • Tyrese ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #357 in 2007.
- • About 1,970 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tyrese as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 99.7% of Tyrese registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2003
228 births
Estimated living
1,970
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Tyrese
In England and Wales birth records, Tyrese has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 99.7% of registrations are for boys and 0.3% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Tyrese registered for boys
- Ranked #3,254 in 2024
- 6 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2003 (228 births)
Tyrese registered for girls
- Ranked #2,701 in 1998
- 5 girls registered in 1998
- Peak: 1998 (5 births)
Meaning
What does Tyrese mean?
The name Tyrese is a relatively modern variation of the name Terence, which has its origins in the Latin name Terentius. Terentius was a Roman family name derived from the word "tero," meaning "to rub" or "to wear away." It is believed that the name may have been given to individuals who worked in occupations involving rubbing or polishing.
The transition from Terentius to Terence occurred during the Middle Ages when many Latin names were anglicized. Terence became a common name in English-speaking countries, particularly in Britain and Ireland. It was also adopted in various other European languages, such as French (Térence) and Italian (Terenzio).
The earliest recorded instance of the name Tyrese can be traced back to the late 20th century, likely originating as a modern spelling variation of Terence. While the name Terence has a long history, the specific spelling Tyrese is relatively new and does not have a direct connection to ancient texts or historical records.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Terence or variations thereof:
1. Publius Terentius Afer (c. 195/185 - c. 159 BC) was a Roman playwright and one of the greatest comedic dramatists of ancient Rome. 2. Terence Hanbury White (1906 - 1964) was a British author, best known for his series of novels about the legend of King Arthur, most notably "The Once and Future King." 3. Terence Trent D'Arby (born 1962) is an American singer-songwriter and producer, known for his hit songs "Sign Your Name" and "Wishing Well" in the late 1980s. 4. Terence Young (1915 - 1994) was a British filmmaker and director, best known for directing several James Bond films, including "Dr. No," "From Russia with Love," and "Thunderball." 5. Terence Hill (born 1939) is an Italian actor, filmmaker, and writer, known for his roles in spaghetti western films and the popular "They Call Me Trinity" series.
While the spelling Tyrese is more modern, it shares the same linguistic roots as the traditional Terence, tracing back to the Latin Terentius and ultimately the word "tero." The name has evolved over centuries, with various spellings and pronunciations emerging across different cultures and languages.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tyrese over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Tyrese in England and Wales, 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 Tyrese, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 228 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyrese by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tyrese 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 | #2275 | 51 | 5 |
| 2010s | #821 | 494 | 10 |
| 2000s | #275 | 1,317 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1044 | 112 | 2 |
Geography
Where Tyrese is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Tyrese. 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.
Tyrese ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #357 in 2007.
Across the UK
Tyrese in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#669 in 2012
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#357 in 2007
2 years of NISRA records, 6 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Tyrese
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Tyrese Lacey
basketball player
British basketball player (born 2005)
2005-
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Tyrese Sinclair
association football player
English association football player
2001-
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Tyrese Shade
association football player
Saint Kitts and Nevis footballer
2000-
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Tyrese Campbell
association football player
English association football player (born 1999)
1999-
Related
Names similar to Tyrese
- 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
Tyrese: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tyrese in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tyrese was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Tyrese most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 228 babies registered as Tyrese in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tyrese?
Of English origin, meaning "just" or "punisher".
How many people are called Tyrese in the UK?
A total of 1,974 babies have been registered as Tyrese across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland and 6 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Tyrese most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Tyrese ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #357 in 2007. 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.