Tyrone is a name of Irish origin, derived from the ancient place name "Tir Eoghain" which means "land of Eoghan". Eoghan was an early Irish king who lived in the 4th century and his territory was located in what is now County Tyrone in Northern Ireland.
The name Tyrone has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, but it became more popular as a first name during the Victorian era. It has continued to be used as a given name up until the present day, particularly among Irish families and those with Irish ancestry.
Tyrone is also the name of several notable places in Ireland, including County Tyrone, which is located in Ulster in the north of the country. The city of Tyrone, Pennsylvania, in the United States is also named after this place.
In literature and culture, Tyrone has been used as a character name in various works such as Eugene O'Neill's play "Long Day's Journey into Night" and in the song "Tyrone" by Australian rock band Powderfinger.
Based on the statistics provided for the name Tyrone in the United States from 1914 to 2023, we can observe several trends:
From 1914 to 1937, the number of births with the name Tyrone fluctuated between 5 and 71. However, starting in 1938, there was a significant increase in popularity, with over 200 births each year until reaching a peak in 1953 with 1139 births.
The years from 1954 to 1969 saw continued popularity, with the number of births ranging between 1200 and 2500 annually. However, beginning in 1970, there was a gradual decline in the usage of the name Tyrone. By 1983, the number of births had fallen below 1000 for the first time since the early 1940s.
The late 1980s and 1990s saw further decreases, with fewer than 1000 births each year from 1987 onwards. This trend continued into the new millennium, with less than 500 births annually between 2000 and 2014.
Since 2014, there has been a steady decline in the popularity of the name Tyrone, with fewer than 300 births each year until 2022. In recent years, the number of births with the name Tyrone has fallen below 200 annually, with only 148 births recorded in 2023.
In conclusion, while Tyrone was a popular name for boys in the United States during the mid-20th century, its popularity has significantly declined in recent decades. Nevertheless, it remains an uncommon but not uncommon name today.