Tyree is an uncommon given name of African American origin, derived from the West African name 'Tiyere'. It is composed of two elements: 'ti' meaning 'river', and 'yere' which means 'to look at'. Thus, Tyree translates to 'Look at the river'. This name was popularized in the United States during the 20th century and gained further recognition through its use by several notable individuals.
The name Tyree experienced a significant surge in popularity from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, with peaks in 1977 (30 births), 1989 (30 births), and 1993 (36 births). However, it has since declined, with fewer than 10 births recorded per year from 2005 onwards. In total, there have been 735 babies named Tyree between 1928 and 2011.