Declining since 2004, #810 for boys today.
Popularity of Ty since 1915
Babies named Ty per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 135 |
| 1950s | 672 |
| 1960s | 3,553 |
| 1970s | 3,830 |
| 1980s | 3,634 |
| 1990s | 9,294 |
| 2000s | 17,123 |
| 2010s | 7,211 |
| 2020s | 2,091 |
Meaning & origin
The name Ty began its recorded U.S. journey in 1915 and has been a consistent presence ever since. It reached its peak popularity in 2005, when it ranked highest among baby boys. Since 2004, however, its usage has been steadily declining; by 2025 it had fallen to rank 810, with roughly 1 in every 5,582 newborn boys receiving the name. Geographically, Ty has historically been most favored in states like Iowa, Utah, and Idaho. As a clipped form of the occupational surname Tyler, Ty offers a concise, energetic alternative that remains in steady but less frequent use than its longer counterpart.
Ty originated as a diminutive of Tyler, an English surname referring to a maker or layer of tiles. It emerged as an independent given name in the United States in the early 20th century, with recorded use from 1915. Its popularity rose sharply in the late 20th century, peaking in 2005, and it remains in common use as a short, strong masculine name.
Where Ty is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Ty
Names that share Ty's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Ty
Names whose popularity has moved with Ty's over the last 50 years.
