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Tyrone

Boy name · 39 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Tyrone: 39 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 1997.

Tyrone carries a strong sense of place, originating from the Irish county of Tyrone, itself from the Gaelic *Tír Eoghain*, meaning "land of Eoghan." Eoghan was a powerful 5th-century chieftain, giving the name deep roots in Irish history. Perhaps its most famous modern bearer is the American actor Tyrone Power, a dashing Hollywood star of the 1930s and 1940s. The name also appears in Scottish contexts, most notably with the footballer Tyrone Smith, who played for several clubs in the 1970s and 80s. While not a native Scottish name, its Gaelic origins mean it fits naturally alongside many traditional names here, and it has seen steady, if modest, use in Scotland since the 1970s. A notable variant is the Welsh form, Teryrn.