How old is someone named Tyra?
The average Tyra is 35 years old.
Half of all living Tyras are between 25 and 46.
When was Tyra popular?
Tyra had one big moment, peaking in 1998. 51% of the babies ever named Tyra arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 | 0 |
| 1920s | 12 | 0 |
| 1930s | 13 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 147 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 374 | 300 |
| 1960s | 1,129 | 1,000 |
| 1970s | 2,264 | 2,100 |
| 1980s | 1,535 | 1,500 |
| 1990s | 4,660 | 4,600 |
| 2000s | 3,688 | 3,600 |
| 2010s | 714 | 710 |
| 2020s | 213 | 210 |
How many Tyras are still alive?
About 14,000 Tyras are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 15,000 babies named Tyra since 1914.
Nearly every Tyra ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Tyra?
About half of living Tyras are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 5%
- Gen X 21%
- Millennial 24%
- Gen Z 45%
- Gen Alpha 5%
Is Tyra an old name?
Somewhat. Tyra is older than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Tyra a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.2% of living Tyras are women.
Names the same age as Tyra
NAME TWIN
Tyra's name twin is Serina. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Serina's age curve is the closest match to Tyra's: 81% alike.
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Questions about the name Tyra
How old is the average Tyra?
The average Tyra in the US is 35 years old. The median is 30, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Tyra?
About 14,000 Tyras are alive in the US today, out of roughly 15,000 babies given the name since 1914.
When was the name Tyra most popular?
In 1998, when about 940 baby girls were named Tyra.
Is Tyra a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 45% of living Tyras, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this