Tyler
Tyler first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1994, when 30,482 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,633.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Tyler popular?
Declining Tyler is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1994 peak.
| 2020s | 13,134 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 59,369 | |
| 2000s | 165,587 | |
| 1990s | 262,320 | |
| 1980s | 86,451 | |
| 1970s | 11,536 | |
| 1960s | 3,168 | |
| 1950s | 1,132 | |
| 1940s | 492 | |
| 1930s | 234 | |
| 1920s | 254 | |
| 1910s | 203 | |
| 1900s | 40 | |
| 1890s | 26 | |
| 1880s | 24 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Tyler mean?
Tyler is an English occupational surname for a maker or layer of tiles, from the Old French tuile. A surname turned first name, it was borne by US president John Tyler.
Nicknames for Tyler
- Ty
Variants & spellings
- Tylor
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tyler a boy or a girl name?
Tyler is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Tyler a popular name right now?
Tyler is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1994 peak.
How popular is the name Tyler?
In 2025, Tyler ranked #220 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Tyler most popular?
Tyler was most popular in 1994, when about 30,482 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Tyler?
Common nicknames for Tyler include Ty.