Total births
2,377
Boys' name · since 1974
Tyreek
Tyreek has 2,377 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1998 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4122
- among boys today
- 2,377
- born since 1974
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Tyreek is the #4122 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,377 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Tyreek recorded 2,377 times among boys since 1974, holding rank #4122 nationally today, ahead of 71% of boys, 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 1974 to 2025.
- #4122 among boys today
- 2,377 born since 1974
- 1990s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tyreek is currently the #4122 boys' name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 2,377 born since 1974, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4122
- among boys today
- 2,377
- born since 1974
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Tyreek vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4122
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Tyreek was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
182 babies were named Tyreek in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Tyreek compares
2,377 Top 19% higher than 81% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tyreek's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tyreek | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,377 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 182 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tyreek's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tyreek's SSA record in two at 2001 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 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 182, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tyreek at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#4,122
Active since
1974
Tyreek popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (1998)
- 182
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Tyreek by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tyreek's strongest decade.
944 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Tyreek births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 166
1980s
166 births
- 1990s
1990s
944 births
- 2000s
2000s
732 births
- 2010s 296
2010s
296 births
- 2020s 218
2020s
218 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 944 births (40% of all-time use).
How Tyreek compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tyreek's total volume
Tyreek vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tyreek by state
Where Tyreek concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 348 | 14.6% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 289 | 12.2% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 94 | 4.0% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 88 | 3.7% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 85 | 3.6% |
| #6 | Florida | | 84 | 3.5% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 80 | 3.4% |
| #8 | Maryland | | 50 | 2.1% |
New York share of Tyreek's total US births 14.6%
Even split
348 of 2,377 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Tyreek appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tyreek? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 2,377 babies named Tyreek. Today it holds rank #4122 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 182 births.
When was Tyreek most popular? ▼
Tyreek was most popular in the 1990s decade with 944 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Tyreek most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tyreek are New York (348 births), Pennsylvania (289 births), New Jersey (94 births).
How long has the name Tyreek been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tyreek since 1974 -- 52 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Tyreek? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tyrone, Tyrell, Tyree, Tyrese, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tyreek's data
- Tyreek's decade-level peak was the 1990s (944 total births); usage has since declined to 218 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tyreeks (348 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Tyreek
Nearby Names Like Tyreek
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tyreek
Tyrone Boy
#1334 79,437 births
Tyrell Boy
#1695 16,070 births
Tyree Boy
#1661 14,835 births
Tyrese Boy
#2326 8,983 births
Tyron Boy
#2799 7,670 births
Compare Tyreek side by side: Tyreek vs Tyrone Tyreek vs Tyrell Tyreek vs Tyree
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tyreek
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1974–2025 (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. "Tyreek: #4122 Boys' Name - 2,377 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tyreek. 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 Tyreek 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 June 2026.