Holding steady.
Popularity of Tyne since 1906
Babies named Tyne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1985, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tyne's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 157 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tyne is a rare and distinctive name, closely tied to the River Tyne in northern England. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1906, but has never broken into the top 1000 nationally. The name's peak year of usage was also 1906, suggesting that it has never been anything but uncommon. In recent decades, Tyne has seen a stable but minimal presence, with no significant revival. Geographically, it has not been concentrated in any U.S. state, reflecting its rarity. As a geographical name taken from a river, Tyne fits a modern taste for place-inspired names, though it remains a unique choice.
Tyne is primarily known as a river name in northern England, and its use as a given name likely derives from the river. The river's name itself is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Celtic root meaning 'flowing' or 'river'. As a given name, it has been used sparingly since the early 20th century, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom.
Sibling names for Tyne
Names that share Tyne's style, for a brother or sister.
