Tyrone

Meaning of Tyrone

From the land of Owen; Owen's land.

Tyrone has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Tyrone

After ranking as high as #410 in 2000, Tyrone has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Tyrone

• Tyrone Power
  American film and stage actor
• Tyrone Davis
  American blues and soul singer
• Tyrone Wheatley
  American football player, coach
• Tyrone Corbin
  American basketball player, coach
• Tyrone Giordano
  American actor

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Questions about the name Tyrone

What does the name Tyrone mean?

Tyrone means from the land of owen; owen's land, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Tyrone a boy's or a girl's name?

Tyrone is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Tyrone?

Tyrone did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Tyrone most popular?

Tyrone peaked at #410 in 2000.