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.
About 8 boys were named Tyrian in 2025.
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
