UK boy's name
Tyresse
A French baby name meaning "son of the tiller of the soil".
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.
Tyresse is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tyresse 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 13 births.
This profile covers 92 England and Wales registrations across 13 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 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 91 living people in the UK are called Tyresse. 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
- • Tyresse ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 13 boys were registered as Tyresse.
- • About 91 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tyresse 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
13 births
Estimated living
91
2026
Meaning
What does Tyresse mean?
The name Tyresse originates from the French language and is a variant spelling of the name Thierry. It is derived from the Germanic elements "theur," meaning "brave" or "courageous," and "ric," meaning "powerful" or "ruler." The name gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tyresse can be found in the 12th-century French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland," where a character named Thierry is mentioned. This literary work is considered a significant piece of medieval French literature and played a crucial role in the development of the French language.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have been named Tyresse or its variants. In the 6th century, Thierry I was a Merovingian king of Austrasia, one of the major Frankish kingdoms of the time. He ruled from 511 to 534 AD and was known for his military campaigns against the Burgundians and the Visigoths.
Another prominent figure was Thierry de Chartres, a 12th-century French philosopher and theologian. He was a leading figure in the intellectual movement known as the School of Chartres and made significant contributions to the study of liberal arts and natural philosophy.
In the 13th century, Thierry of Vaucouleurs was a French monk and mystic who claimed to have visions of the Virgin Mary. His visions played a role in the eventual coronation of the French king Charles VII and the lifting of the siege of Orléans during the Hundred Years' War.
During the Renaissance period, Thierry Beaurepaire was a 16th-century French poet and playwright. He was known for his works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the simplicity of rural life.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Thierry Müllenbach was a renowned Belgian painter and sculptor. He was a prominent figure in the Realist movement and is particularly known for his portraits and genre scenes depicting everyday life in Belgium.
While the name Tyresse has its roots in French and Germanic origins, it has gained popularity worldwide and has been adopted by various cultures, each adding their unique twist to the spelling and pronunciation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tyresse over time
The chart below shows babies named Tyresse 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 Tyresse, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyresse by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tyresse 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 | #3982 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #2109 | 81 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Tyresse
- 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
Tyresse: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tyresse in the UK right now?
In 2014, Tyresse was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tyresse most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 13 babies registered as Tyresse in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tyresse?
A French baby name meaning "son of the tiller of the soil".
How many people are called Tyresse in the UK?
A total of 92 babies have been registered as Tyresse across the 13 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.