Tyler Boy

Popularity: #211 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TY-lər /ˈtaɪlər/

Origin: English; Old French

Meaning: English: maker of tiles; Old French: tile maker

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tyler has its roots in Old French and Middle English, deriving from the word "tieulier," which means "maker of tiles" or "tiler." This occupational surname was introduced into England after the Norman Conquest of 1066, where it evolved into the Middle English form "tyler." The name originally referred to someone who worked with tiles, a significant trade in medieval England, especially in the construction of roofs and buildings. Over time, Tyler transitioned from a surname to a given name, becoming more common in the 20th century.

Historically, the name Tyler has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most prominent was John Tyler, who served as the tenth President of the United States from 1841 to 1845.

His presidency marked a significant moment in American history, particularly regarding issues of state rights and the annexation of Texas. Additionally, the name appears in various literary works and historical texts, contributing to its recognition and usage in English-speaking cultures.

Culturally, the name Tyler has often been linked to themes of craftsmanship and construction, reflecting its etymological origins. The symbolism of building and creating has resonated through various narratives and traditions, making the name a metaphor for strength and stability.

In some contexts, diminutive forms like Ty have emerged, although these are more contemporary adaptations. Overall, Tyler encapsulates a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance, rooted in its occupational beginnings and evolving through centuries of use.

Famous people named Tyler

In this section, you will find notable people named Tyler. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tyler who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Tyler who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Tyler Perry is a filmmaker and actor best known for Madea's Family Reunion, Tyler Perry's House of Payne, and Acrimony.

Tyler Posey is an actor best known for Teen Wolf, Maid in Manhattan, and the film Scary Movie 5.

Tyler, the Creator is a rapper and music producer best known for Goblin, Flower Boy, and Igor.

Tyler Hilton is a musician and actor best known for One Tree Hill, Walk the Line, and his music career.

Tyler Reddick is a professional race car driver best known for competing in the NASCAR series.

Fictional characters named Tyler

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Tyler Durden is a fictional character from the novel and film Fight Club. He is an enigmatic figure who represents the narrator's alter ego and challenges societal norms.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Tyler, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tyler. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tyler was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Tyler has ranked as high as #5 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Tyler has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tyler is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tyler was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tyler.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,734 1,633 101
2024 2,047 1,915 132
2023 2,202 2,073 129
2022 2,401 2,268 133
2021 2,591 2,444 147
2020 2,943 2,801 142
2019 3,174 3,024 150
2018 3,505 3,341 164
2017 3,966 3,788 178
2016 4,706 4,515 191
2015 5,377 5,175 202
2014 6,021 5,851 170
2013 6,833 6,660 173
2012 7,882 7,706 176
2011 9,033 8,851 182
2010 10,655 10,458 197
2009 11,791 11,551 240
2008 12,969 12,709 260
2007 14,426 14,106 320
2006 15,930 15,550 380
2005 17,346 16,989 357
2004 17,941 17,450 491
2003 18,641 18,185 456
2002 18,789 18,266 523
2001 19,844 19,275 569
2000 22,189 21,506 683
1999 23,457 22,669 788
1998 24,522 23,712 810
1997 25,639 24,879 760
1996 27,805 26,956 849
1995 30,078 29,161 917
1994 31,536 30,482 1,054
1993 30,982 29,800 1,182
1992 29,784 28,806 978
1991 25,843 25,209 634
1990 21,091 20,646 445
1989 15,866 15,594 272
1988 13,612 13,349 263
1987 11,794 11,542 252
1986 11,111 10,912 199
1985 10,406 10,211 195
1984 8,895 8,705 190
1983 5,953 5,821 132
1982 4,712 4,577 135
1981 3,206 3,117 89
1980 2,683 2,623 60
1979 2,103 2,044 59
1978 1,806 1,752 54
1977 1,492 1,452 40
1976 1,301 1,260 41
1975 1,094 1,056 38
1974 949 922 27
1973 769 748 21
1972 847 832 15
1971 741 721 20
1970 773 749 24
1969 510 490 20
1968 450 435 15
1967 435 420 15
1966 341 330 11
1965 308 297 11
1964 324 309 15
1963 290 282 8
1962 236 231 5
1961 197 197 0
1960 184 177 7
1959 150 145 5
1958 145 145 0
1957 148 141 7
1956 138 133 5
1955 117 117 0
1954 117 117 0
1953 101 101 0
1952 88 83 5
1951 71 71 0
1950 79 79 0
1949 71 71 0
1948 68 68 0
1947 67 67 0
1946 52 52 0
1945 42 42 0
1944 43 43 0
1943 39 39 0
1942 34 34 0
1941 41 41 0
1940 35 35 0
1939 39 39 0
1938 33 33 0
1937 19 19 0
1936 12 12 0
1935 26 26 0
1934 15 15 0
1933 17 17 0
1932 24 24 0
1931 21 21 0
1930 28 28 0
1929 19 19 0
1928 34 29 5
1927 27 27 0
1926 21 21 0
1925 22 22 0
1924 22 22 0
1923 24 24 0
1922 35 35 0
1921 25 25 0
1920 30 30 0
1919 31 31 0
1918 27 27 0
1917 26 26 0
1916 27 27 0
1915 22 22 0
1914 15 15 0
1913 13 13 0
1912 21 21 0
1911 13 13 0
1910 8 8 0
1908 7 7 0
1907 5 5 0
1905 6 6 0
1904 5 5 0
1903 6 6 0
1900 11 11 0
1899 5 5 0
1898 5 5 0
1896 6 6 0
1895 5 5 0
1892 5 5 0
1889 7 7 0
1888 5 5 0
1884 5 5 0
1880 7 7 0

Top States for Tyler (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 176
9%
FL 158
8%
CA 157
8%
NY 136
7%
NJ 97
5%
PA 92
5%
GA 78
4%
MA 72
4%
IL 71
4%
NC 65
3%
OH 64
3%
VA 63
3%
MO 47
2%
IN 42
2%
MI 39
2%
TN 39
2%
AL 36
2%
CO 34
2%
MS 33
2%
KY 32
2%
AZ 31
2%
WA 30
2%
LA 30
2%
UT 29
1%
MN 27
1%
MD 26
1%
WI 26
1%
SC 26
1%
CT 26
1%
OK 20
1%
AR 18
1%
OR 16
1%
KS 15
1%
NE 11
1%
NM 10
1%
HI 9
0%
WV 9
0%
IA 8
0%
RI 8
0%
NV 8
0%
NH 8
0%
DC 7
0%
DE 7
0%
MT 7
0%
ID 6
0%
ME 6
0%
SD 5
0%