From Tyre; purple-red dye
The name refers to a person from the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre. It is most famously associated with Tyrian purple, a rare and expensive dye used by royalty in antiquity. In modern times, it has gained recognition through popular fantasy literature.
Less common today
Tyrian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,220 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A witty and intelligent nobleman from House Lannister · A Song of Ice and Fire / Game of Thrones
