Declining since 1994, #219 for boys today.
Popularity of Tyler since 1880
Babies named Tyler per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 24 |
| 1890s | 26 |
| 1900s | 40 |
| 1910s | 203 |
| 1920s | 254 |
| 1930s | 234 |
| 1940s | 492 |
| 1950s | 1,132 |
| 1960s | 3,168 |
| 1970s | 11,536 |
| 1980s | 86,451 |
| 1990s | 262,320 |
| 2000s | 165,587 |
| 2010s | 59,369 |
| 2020s | 13,134 |
Meaning & origin
Tyler is an English occupational name that evolved from a surname to a firmly established masculine given name in America. Its meaning, 'tile maker' or 'brick layer', reflects the practical craft of its medieval bearers. After entering the naming records in 1880, Tyler remained relatively rare for most of the 20th century. The name's trajectory shifted sharply upward in the 1980s: it broke into the top 100 in 1987 and peaked in 1994, when it reached the 9th most popular name for boys. Since that peak year, its usage has been falling, and by the latest year, 2025, it ranks 219th, given to about 1 in every 1,046 boys. The name's strongest appeal is seen in states like Delaware, Rhode Island, and Mississippi. While Tyler exemplifies the late-20th-century fashion for surname-first names, its current decline suggests it is settling into a less common but still familiar choice.
Tyler originated as an English surname for someone who made or laid tiles, from the Old English word 'tigele' (tile), itself borrowed from Latin 'tegula'. It was used as a given name for boys, transitioning from surname to first name in the United States during the mid-20th century. The name saw a dramatic surge in popularity in the late 1980s and 1990s, likely influenced by pop culture figures and the trend toward using surnames as first names.
Where Tyler 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.
“Tyler” around the world
Where Tyler lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
140
babies in 2024
Ireland
25
babies in 2025
New Zealand
33
babies in 2025
Quebec
63
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Sibling names for Tyler
Names that share Tyler's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Taylor, Morgan, Courtney, Lindsay, Kelsey, Allison, Alyson, Amber, Ashlynn, Bailey, Breanna, Brittany, Brooke, Carly, Cassie, Cierra, Crystal, Haley, Jenna, Kailey, Kayla, Kayleigh, Kendra, Kylie, Lacey, Lauryn, Leanna, Lindsey, Mallory, Mikayla, Savannah, Shelby, Tiffany, Tracy, Whitney, Aleesha, Alexus, Allyson, Allyssa, Alysa, Alysha, Alyssia, Amberly, Ashely, Ashlee, Ashleigh, Ashli, Ashlie, Ashly, Bailee, Baylee, Brandee, Breana, Breann, Breanne, Breeanna, Britney, Britny, Brittani, Brittni, Brittnie, Brookelyn, Bryana, Bryanna, Caitlyn, Carleigh, Carley, Cayla, Chelsie, Cheyanne, Christen, Ciera, Cortney, Desirae, Hailee, Hailie, Haleigh, Haylee, Hayleigh, Hayley, Haylie, Jailyn, Jaimie, Jalyn, Jammie, Janessa, Jasmyn, Jaylyn, Jaylynn, Jayme, Jessi, Joely, Jordin, Jordynn, Kacey, Kacie, Kailyn, Kaitlynn, Kaley, Kalie, Kalyn, Karly, Kasey, Kasie, Kassi, Kassie, Katelyn, Katelynn, Katlyn, Kaycee, Kaylah, Kaylen, Kayley, Kayli, Kaylyn, Kaytlyn, Kelsea, Kelsi, Kelsie, Kiley, Kimber, Kimberley, Kori, Kortney, Krysta, Kylee, Kyrsten, Lacee, Laci, Lacie, Lesly, Linsey, Loryn, Lyndsey, Lynsey, Macy, Maegan, Makenzie, Melonie, Micayla, Mickayla, Nikole, Raegan, Savanah, Shalyn, Shayla, Shaylee, Shelbie, Sherlyn, Shyann, Shyanne, Tamera, Tawni, Tayler, Tianna, Tiffani, Tiffini, Tori, Tracie, Trista, Tyla, Aleisha, Alexsis, Allissa, Allysa, Alyshia, Amberlynn, Ashlea, Ashlei, Ashlynne, Baylie, Breauna, Breeana, Breyanna, Briann, Briauna, Briona, Britnee, Britni, Brittnay, Brittny, Brookelynn, Cailey, Cameran, Camry, Caylin, Channel, Chantell, Chelsee, Chelsi, Chelsy, Cheyann, Cheyanna, Chyanne, Chyenne, Corie, Courtnee, Courtnie, Cristie, Deserae, Destine, Elexis, Haily, Jacelyn, Jaci, Jacie, Jackelin, Jalynn, Jalyssa, Jasmyne, Jaycie, Jaymee, Jaymi, Jaymie, Jenae, Jenell, Jesslyn, Jolee, Joshlyn, Kacee, Kaeleigh, Kaileigh, Kassidi, Katlynn, Kaycie, Kaylan, Kaylea, Kaylei, Kaylene, Kaylor, Kaytlin, Keanna, Keasia, Keirsten, Kelci, Kelsee, Kelsy, Keylee, Kimberlyn, Korie, Krislyn, Krysten, Kyli, Kylynn, Kyndra, Lauran, Laurin, Leisha, Lexy, Lindsy, Loreal, Lyndee, Lyndsie, Makaila, Malorie, Mekayla, Mikaila, Mikala, Mikaylah, Mykala, Mykayla, Mylie, Myriah, Rayanne, Raychel, Raylynn, Shaelyn, Shaelynn, Shalynn, Shanee, Shannen, Shaylin, Shaylyn, Shyanna, Stevi, Taelor, Taylee, Teanna, Torri, Torrie, Tyanna, Tyesha, Tylar, Tylee, Tytiana, Whitley, Whittney, Alacia, Alexiss, Alexyss, Aleysha, Alicyn, Aliesha, Alisyn, Alixandria, Allexis, Allicia, Allysia, Alyissa, Alyssah, Asheley, Ashlan, Ashlen, Ashliegh, Ashlyne, Bethaney, Brandalyn, Brandilyn, Breahna, Breianna, Briahna, Brianah, Briaunna, Brieana, Britnie, Brittainy, Brittanee, Brittini, Bryann, Bryanne, Cammi, Camrie, Camrynn, Carlye, Casi, Catelynn, Catie, Caycee, Caylah, Chanae, Channell, Chelby, Chelsae, Chelse, Chelsia, Chrislyn, Chrislynn, Christle, Christyn, Chrysta, Cortnie, Corynn, Courtni, Crystel, Crystle, Cydni, Cylie, Dalynn, Darbi, Dereka, Desaray, Deseray, Dezaray, Dezerae, Dierra, Dustie, Haliegh, Hollee, Jaimi, Jaimy, Jalee, Jaley, Jamilyn, Jamye, Jannel, Jenay, Jenilee, Jennalyn, Jennilee, Jessalynn, Jessilyn, Jessyka, Joclyn, Johnae, Jordanna, Josalynn, Joycelynn, Joylynn, Kaetlyn, Kaithlyn, Kaitlan, Kaitlynne, Kalyssa, Kamie, Kassey, Kassy, Katee, Kateland, Katelyne, Kayleena, Kaylena, Kaylia, Kaylinn, Kayly, Kaylynne, Keeleigh, Keelyn, Keilee, Kelcy, Kellsey, Kelyn, Kerstyn, Kesley, Khylee, Kimberleigh, Kimbley, Korrin, Kortni, Kortnie, Kourtni, Kourtnie, Krystan, Kymber, Laren, Laurynn, Lawren, Leighanna, Lessly, Lindee, Lindsi, Lindsie, Linsay, Linzie, Lyndsi, Lyndsy, Lyndy, Lynnsey, Lynsi, Lynsie, Lynzee, Lynzi, Lynzie, Mackensie, Maeghan, Makinzie, Mallery, Malyssa, Marlenne, Mashayla, Mattilyn, Mayci, Mckena, Mckynlee, Meagen, Megen, Megyn, Mekenzie, Mellany, Mickaela, Mikelle, Mkayla, Mykaela, Mykaila, Nikayla, Nikkie, Nohely, Pressley, Reygan, Seirra, Shaela, Shaelee, Shaianne, Shailey, Shalea, Shaleah, Shaley, Shanie, Sharay, Sharday, Sharlee, Shaylan, Shayleen, Shaylene, Shelbee, Shelbey, Shellby, Shelsy, Sherly, Sheyanne, Shian, Shiane, Shyan, Shyenne, Shyloh, Sierrah, Staley, Tameria, Tammye, Tamryn, Tanga, Taralyn, Tarynn, Tashayla, Tawnee, Tawney, Taylah, Teaira, Tenille, Terin, Tiffanee, Tiffney, Timberly, Tiphanie, Toree, Trany, Tyann, Tyanne, Tykia, Tyleah, Tyleigh, Tylia, Tylie, Tylisha, Whitnee, Whitnie, Aliscia, Allysha, Alyxis, Analyssa, Ashleyann, Bayli, Breiana, Briannah, Brianni, Briany, Brieann, Brihana, Britini, Britne, Brittane, Brittiney, Bryttani, Bryttany, Cacey, Caryssa, Cassadee, Cassi, Cassidi, Caydee, Celsey, Chantil, Chasey, Chasitie, Chealsea, Chelcee, Christalyn, Christyana, Cortny, Courtlyn, Cristyn, Dekayla, Deserea, Destaney, Deziree, Faren, Genifer, Haille, Halleigh, Hillari, Jackilyn, Jacklynn, Jalynne, Jamiee, Jamielyn, Jaquelynn, Jasamine, Jasey, Jaslyne, Jassmin, Jayleah, Jaylenne, Jayni, Jazalynn, Jeidy, Jency, Jennae, Jericha, Jeslynn, Jeylin, Jeymi, Joelynn, Jonee, Jordyne, Jordynne, Jyllian, Kaile, Kailene, Kailynne, Kaitlyne, Kaliann, Kallyn, Kalynne, Karlea, Karlye, Kasee, Kassadi, Kassidie, Katelen, Katelynd, Katilynn, Katlyne, Kayelyn, Kaylina, Kayti, Keelee, Keiasia, Keiri, Kelsay, Kendallyn, Kenzey, Keslie, Kieanna, Kiearra, Kindal, Kindell, Korissa, Kortlyn, Kortnee, Kristol, Kristyl, Krystalynn, Kyllie, Kyrstyn, Layce, Lexey, Lindey, Lindsee, Lorrin, Lyndsee, Lynley, Maegen, Mahkayla, Makalya, Maryssa, Mattalyn, Meghin, Micala, Mickala, Mikeala, Mychaela, Nickol, Nykole, Rakayla, Rickelle, Ryen, Ryenn, Shailene, Shaleigh, Shalese, Shallon, Shannyn, Shantal, Shayanna, Shayleigh, Shaylynn, Shelbe, Shelsea, Shelsey, Shenae, Siearra, Symantha, Tailer, Taiylor, Tamber, Teighan, Teighlor, Teila, Tiffiny, Timera, Tiphany, Trannie, Trella, Tunya, Tyffany, Tylasia, Tylea, Tylene, Tymia, Tyshae, Tyshay, Whitni, Airika, Alishea, Brandelyn, Bridney, Britiany, Cassadie, Chelcy, Chelesa, Devinne, Jakeya, Jamilynn, Joshalyn, Kaylaann, Kylieann, Lakaya, Rickayla, Tiffannie, Toriann, Tykera, Aariona, Alexsys, Alisen, Alysen, Angellee, Annalynne, Ashey, Breawna, Breeona, Brentney, Brettany, Brettney, Briahnna, Briannon, Brieonna, Britainy, Britanee, Britaney, Brithney, Britnay, Brittanni, Brittanya, Brittlyn, Brittnei, Brittony, Briunna, Brycelyn, Bryla, Brytni, Cadey, Carely, Carleena, Cassara, Caytlyn, Chaley, Chalsea, Chassity, Chastelyn, Chealsey, Chelbie, Chelcey, Chelci, Chelsei, Chelsye, Cheyeanne, Chiann, Courtnei, Cyndal, Dachelle, Dajanay, Debany, Devanee, Dyonna, Erandy, Heyli, Hiliary, Hilliary, Hydee, Jacayla, Jacynda, Jaelie, Jaselynn, Jaylynne, Jenaye, Jenesa, Jesi, Jessice, Jessikah, Jessly, Jhoselin, Jillyan, Jkayla, Jonea, Joscelynn, Josselyne, Jullisa, Kaelea, Kaetlin, Kahley, Kahlyn, Karalyne, Karelly, Karess, Karle, Kassadie, Katelee, Katelinn, Katilin, Kaydie, Kaysea, Keirstan, Kelicia, Kelsye, Kerianna, Keyshla, Keyunna, Khalie, Khrystal, Kiffany, Kimberlly, Kimley, Kimmi, Korryn, Kristalyn, Kristalynn, Krystall, Krystl, Krystol, Kurstyn, Kyandra, Kyleeann, Kyleigha, Kylena, Kymberley, Kyrstal, Laruen, Lauralei, Layci, Leslea, Linday, Linsie, Lorynn, Lynnsie, Lynsee, Machel, Makailyn, Makayle, Makayli, Makelle, Mckynna, Megon, Meygan, Micaila, Michalla, Mikenzi, Mykelle, Nickcole, Nicloe, Nikelle, Nikyla, Randilyn, Raychell, Reagann, Reanne, Samanth, Shaely, Shaiann, Shalie, Shannelle, Shannia, Shanyn, Shayle, Shealeigh, Shelbylynn, Shellsea, Sheray, Sheyann, Skyley, Stevey, Takeyla, Tamberly, Tayli, Taylorann, Taylormarie, Tayvia, Teandra, Tennile, Tephanie, Tierany, Tiffanni, Tiffay, Tiffony, Trachelle, Tracina, Trinady, Trinty, Twala, Tyaira, Tyauna, Tyera, Tyerra, Tyianna, Tyjanae, Tyrea, Tyteanna, Whittany, Yazlyn, Yeraldine
Brothers: Austin, Dylan, Cody, Logan, Brandon, Braden, Branden, Carey, Colby, Dakota, Dalton, Dillon, Dustin, Erick, Jarrett, Jordan, Kyle, Porter, Trey, Bradly, Brandan, Brandyn, Branson, Bryant, Cayson, Chaz, Coty, Danell, Darian, Davon, Dereck, Dustan, Garett, Garren, Jacoby, Jacolby, Jarett, Jaron, Jarrod, Jestin, Jordon, Kaeden, Kameron, Karsen, Kody, Kolby, Konner, Kyler, Mitch, Mykel, Payson, Quinton, Trevon, Tristin, Turner, Tyre, Zachery, Zackary, Zackery, Zakary, Bradlee, Bradon, Bradyn, Brandin, Brighton, Cartier, Chayse, Christon, Dustyn, Dyllon, Jadin, Jamier, Jarad, Jaret, Jarid, Jarret, Jasen, Jaycen, Jerad, Jonte, Justen, Justyn, Kaydon, Khristian, Kirkland, Kordell, Kylar, Landin, Mykal, Terrel, Tylan, Tyrel, Tyrin, Zakery, Aaren, Andrick, Codee, Cuyler, Cyler, Dailen, Dallon, Damean, Darik, Dason, Deaven, Derell, Devron, Duston, Dylen, Everton, Geordan, Gerren, Jacobie, Jaeson, Jaivon, Jarel, Jarrid, Jarrin, Jaryd, Jaymar, Jaysean, Jerami, Jerick, Jerid, Justan, Kailer, Kameren, Kayshawn, Kenderick, Keyton, Kodey, Korban, Koty, Kylor, Montell, Nickalas, Ryler, Syler, Teran, Tierre, Timothey, Treven, Treyon, Tylon, Tylyn, Tymere, Tyrelle, Zachry, Zackory, Zakkary, Brandonlee, Bryen, Bryler, Cammeron, Chawn, Daaron, Dairon, Garritt, Jaisen, Jassen, Jasyn, Jayjay, Jaymz, Jayston, Jayzon, Jden, Jerett, Jorey, Kayton, Keilen, Keishaun, Kendyn, Kennen, Kervens, Klye, Kolbey, Kristain, Kyel, Mckade, Nicklous, Shelden, Tayshon, Tevyn, Tyland, Tymier, Tyrae, Tyrease, Zackari, Zackry, Zakkery, Quayshawn, Teren, Acesyn, Brandonn, Branndon, Briyan, Calvyn, Darric, Derec, Deryck, Eryck, Gardiner, Jaqualyn, Jaramie, Jasun, Jaysin, Jhordan, Jonavan, Justun, Kahron, Kolyn, Makyle, Mycheal, Mykeal, Terrall, Travian, Travor, Tryson, Tykel, Tyleek, Tyliek, Tymel, Tymire, Zackrey
Names like Tyler
Names whose popularity has moved with Tyler's over the last 50 years.

