Declining since 2005, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Tye since 1930
Babies named Tye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 | 22 |
| 1950s | 10 | 111 |
| 1960s | 7 | 357 |
| 1970s | 25 | 623 |
| 1980s | 87 | 751 |
| 1990s | 70 | 906 |
| 2000s | 88 | 1,414 |
| 2010s | 57 | 753 |
| 2020s | 14 | 279 |
Meaning & origin
Tye first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1930, but remained extremely rare for decades. Its popularity peaked in 2005, ranking significantly higher than its modern 2025 rank of 3,240. The trajectory has been falling steadily since its peak year, with 1 in every 47,447 boys receiving the name in 2025. Texas stands out as the top state for the name. Tye fits a pattern of short, one-syllable names ending with a long 'i' sound, and is commonly seen as a streamlined variant of Tyler. The name's connection to an English surname or place name gives it a straightforward and unpretentious feel, but it has never achieved widespread mainstream use.
Tye is generally considered a diminutive of Tyler, an occupational surname for a tiler of roofs. It may also derive from the Old English word "tiege," meaning an enclosed piece of land or a pasture. The name gained some popularity in the late 20th century as a standalone given name, often used as a modern, streamlined alternative to Tyler.
Where Tye 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.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ty
Sibling names for Tye
Names that share Tye's style, for a brother or sister.
