Holding steady.
Popularity of Tiler since 1990
Babies named Tiler per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49 | 139 |
| 2000s | 10 | 134 |
| 2010s | 0 | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tiler is a modern American coinage derived from the occupational surname, originally referring to a tiler or tiler of tiles. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990 and saw its peak usage in the year 2000, though it has never cracked the top 1000, maintaining a stable but rare presence. As a given name, it follows the trend of surnames-as-first-names, particularly those ending in -er, like Carter and Cooper. Its trajectory has been stable over recent years, reflecting a niche appeal among parents seeking a fresh occupational name without the familiarity of Tyler.
Tiler derives from the Middle English 'tiler' or 'tyler', an occupational term for someone who lays or makes tiles. As a given name, it emerged from the English surname tradition and has seen occasional modern use, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Variants: Tyler
Sibling names for Tiler
Names that share Tiler's style, for a brother or sister.
