Declining since 2009, #3,577 for girls today.
Popularity of Tylee since 1972
Babies named Tylee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tylee's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 | 0 |
| 1980s | 33 | 11 |
| 1990s | 151 | 63 |
| 2000s | 538 | 192 |
| 2010s | 550 | 93 |
| 2020s | 312 | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Tylee is a modern given name derived from an English surname connected to the trade of tiling. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1972 and has seen rising use since the 1990s, reflecting the trend of surname-inspired names and the fashionable '-lee' ending for girls. Its popularity peaked in 2023 at rank 3,577, though it has been in decline since 2009. In that year, approximately 1 in 38,268 girls were named Tylee. The name was most common in Tennessee. Tylee remains a relatively rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels contemporary yet grounded in an occupational history.
Tylee is a transferred use of the English surname Tylee, a variant of Tilley, which has its roots in the Old English word 'tigele' (tile). It was historically an occupational name for someone who made or laid roof tiles. As a given name, Tylee emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by modern coined names sharing the popular '-lee' suffix and sounding similar to names like Kylee or Riley.
Where Tylee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty, Lee
Sibling names for Tylee
Names that share Tylee's style, for a brother or sister.
