Declining since 2021, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Tycho since 1972
Babies named Tycho per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 165 |
| 2020s | 137 |
Meaning & origin
Tycho has been recorded as a given name in the U.S. since 1972, but it has always been extremely rare. Its peak came in 2021, when it ranked 4,707th; after that point, usage has fallen. The name is strongly associated with the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, lending it a scholarly and scientific aura. While it has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. states, it appeals to parents looking for a distinctive name with intellectual and historical weight. At approximately 1 in every 81,337 boys in 2025, Tycho remains a rare choice, far outside the mainstream.
Tycho is a Latinized form of the Greek name Τύχων (Tychon), which derives from τυγχάνω (tynchano) meaning 'to hit the mark' or 'to happen'. The name gained prominence through the Danish nobleman and astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601), whose observations revolutionized astronomy. In Scandinavia, the name has been used historically, while in English-speaking countries it emerged as a rare given name in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty, Tyke
Variants: Tychon
Sibling names for Tycho
Names that share Tycho's style, for a brother or sister.
