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Tylik

TY-lik · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Tyler with a fashionable ending.

Peak popularity
2003
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2022

Rising since 2022.

Popularity of Tylik since 1994

Babies named Tylik per year in U.S. Social Security records.

112334200020102020Most births 2003Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s116
2000s240
2010s23
2020s6

Meaning & origin

Tylik is a modern, rare name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1994. Despite being coined over three decades ago, it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its peak year came in 2003, the highest point of usage before a decline and a recent uptick since 2022, showing a slight upward trajectory. The name has no recorded top state concentrations, reflecting its scattered, infrequent use across the country. As an invented name, Tylik fits a pattern of American parents creating distinctive, contemporary-sounding names by blending familiar roots with trendy suffixes.

Tylik first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, coinciding with a trend of names ending in the popular 'ik' or 'ic' sound (e.g., Arik, Derik). It is likely a modern coinage formed from the root name Tyler (an occupational surname for a tile maker) combined with the energetic suffix 'ik'. The name has never entered widespread use, remaining very rare.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ty

Sibling names for Tylik

Names that share Tylik's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Kayla, Maya, Riley, Sienna, Zara

Brothers: Jayce, Kaleb, Trent, Dylan, Jaxon

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tylik mean?
The meaning of Tylik is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly derived from Tyler (an English occupational surname) with the addition of a popular suffix.
How popular is the name Tylik today?
Tylik is very rare. It has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000 since its first recorded appearance in 1994. The name has never reached a one-in-N popularity level and remains a unique choice.
Is Tylik a boy's name or a girl's name?
Tylik is used exclusively for boys, consistent with its derivation from Tyler and similar modern masculine coinages.