Holding steady.
Popularity of Tymel since 1985
Babies named Tymel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tymel is a modern American invented name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1985. It reached its peak year of usage in 1994, but has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has remained in very low and stable use through the latest year of data, 2025. Its formation follows a pattern common to many contemporary coinages, combining the initial sound 'Ty' with the popular ending 'mel.' No top states were recorded for this name, indicating its rarity across the country. As a result, families choosing Tymel are selecting a name that is distinctive and unencumbered by historical baggage or established cultural associations.
Tymel is a modern coined name, first recorded in the United States in 1985. It appears to be a blend of the popular suffix 'mel' (as in Melvin or Carmel) with the initial 'Ty', possibly influenced by names like Tyler or Tyson. The name saw its peak usage in 1994 and has remained in sporadic use since, primarily in the 1990s. No traditional etymology or cultural root has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty, Mel
Sibling names for Tymel
Names that share Tymel's style, for a brother or sister.
