Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1998
Tirek
22 babies named Tirek in U.S. Social Security records since 1998, with the highest year being 1998. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1998–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Tirek is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 22 have been recorded since 1998.
Social Security Administration records show Tirek recorded 22 times among boys since 1998, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2008.
- 22 total births
- 1998–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Tirek since 1998, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 22
- total births
- 1998–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Tirek was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
7 babies were named Tirek in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Tirek's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tirek's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tirek at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1998
Tirek popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2008
- Peak year (1998)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Tirek by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tirek's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Tirek births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 12 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tirek? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 22 babies named Tirek. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 7 births.
When was Tirek most popular? ▼
Tirek was most popular in the 1990s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
How long has the name Tirek been used? ▼
Records for Tirek go back to 1998, giving 11 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Tirek? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tirrell, Tirso, Tiras, Tiron, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tirek's data
- Tirek's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 2000s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tirek
Nearby Names Like Tirek
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tirek
Tirrell Boy
780 births
Tirso Boy
264 births
Tiras Boy
207 births
Tiron Boy
175 births
Tirth Boy
126 births
Compare Tirek side by side: Tirek vs Tirrell Tirek vs Tirso Tirek vs Tiras
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1998–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tirek: Baby Name Since 1998 - 22 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tirek. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tirek draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.