Tye Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtie / /taɪ/English; Irish
Meaning
English: a form of the name 'Tyler'; Irish: 'fire'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tye is often considered a diminutive of Tyler, which has English origins meaning 'maker of tiles'. In Irish contexts, it can be associated with the word for 'fire'. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used as a standalone name, reflecting a trend towards shorter, more modern names.
Trend Summary
Tye has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ty
- Tyler
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tye was first seen in the United States in 1930. Tye has ranked as high as #1213 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Tye has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tye (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 25 |
| 1963 | 31 |
| 1964 | 39 |
| 1965 | 33 |
| 1966 | 31 |
| 1967 | 46 |
| 1968 | 63 |
| 1969 | 46 |
| 1970 | 51 |
| 1971 | 69 |
| 1972 | 68 |
| 1973 | 59 |
| 1974 | 64 |
| 1975 | 55 |
| 1976 | 54 |
| 1977 | 63 |
| 1978 | 72 |
| 1979 | 68 |
| 1980 | 66 |
| 1981 | 77 |
| 1982 | 84 |
| 1983 | 64 |
| 1984 | 80 |
| 1985 | 79 |
| 1986 | 60 |
| 1987 | 75 |
| 1988 | 72 |
| 1989 | 94 |
| 1990 | 75 |
| 1991 | 84 |
| 1992 | 61 |
| 1993 | 71 |
| 1994 | 88 |
| 1995 | 111 |
| 1996 | 105 |
| 1997 | 114 |
| 1998 | 99 |
| 1999 | 98 |
| 2000 | 136 |
| 2001 | 111 |
| 2002 | 111 |
| 2003 | 138 |
| 2004 | 160 |
| 2005 | 169 |
| 2006 | 170 |
| 2007 | 157 |
| 2008 | 135 |
| 2009 | 127 |
| 2010 | 109 |
| 2011 | 106 |
| 2012 | 93 |
| 2013 | 75 |
| 2014 | 78 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 54 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 59 |
| 2024 | 45 |