Tyler Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTY-lər / ˈtaɪlərEnglish; Old French
Meaning
English: maker of tiles; Old French: tile maker
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tyler originated as an occupational surname in England, referring to someone who made or laid tiles. It became popular as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name has been associated with various cultural references and has maintained a steady presence in naming trends.
Trend Summary
Tyler has been a consistently popular name in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ty
- Tye
International Variants
- Tylor (English)
Famous people named Tyler
Tyler Perry is an American playwright, actor, producer, and director known for his work in film and television.
Tyler Posey is an American actor and musician, best known for his role in the television series 'Teen Wolf.'.
Tyler, the Creator is an American rapper, singer, and music producer known for his unique style and influence in the music industry.
Tyler Johnson is a professional basketball player who has played in the NBA.
Fictional characters named Tyler
Tyler Durden is a character in the novel 'Fight Club' by Chuck Palahniuk, known for his anarchistic philosophy.
Tyler Lockwood is a character in the television series 'The Vampire Diaries,' known for his werewolf transformation.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tyler was first seen in the United States in 1880. Tyler has ranked as high as #6 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Tyler has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tyler (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 161 | |
FL | 153 | |
CA | 151 | |
NY | 136 | |
PA | 87 | |
MA | 72 | |
GA | 71 | |
IL | 71 | |
OH | 64 | |
NC | 60 | |
VA | 56 | |
MO | 47 | |
MI | 39 | |
IN | 36 | |
AL | 36 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 7 |
1884 | 5 |
1888 | 5 |
1889 | 7 |
1892 | 5 |
1895 | 5 |
1896 | 6 |
1898 | 5 |
1899 | 5 |
1900 | 11 |
1903 | 6 |
1904 | 5 |
1905 | 6 |
1907 | 5 |
1908 | 7 |
1910 | 8 |
1911 | 13 |
1912 | 21 |
1913 | 13 |
1914 | 15 |
1915 | 22 |
1916 | 27 |
1917 | 26 |
1918 | 27 |
1919 | 31 |
1920 | 30 |
1921 | 25 |
1922 | 35 |
1923 | 24 |
1924 | 22 |
1925 | 22 |
1926 | 21 |
1927 | 27 |
1928 | 29 |
1929 | 19 |
1930 | 28 |
1931 | 21 |
1932 | 24 |
1933 | 17 |
1934 | 15 |
1935 | 26 |
1936 | 12 |
1937 | 19 |
1938 | 33 |
1939 | 39 |
1940 | 35 |
1941 | 41 |
1942 | 34 |
1943 | 39 |
1944 | 43 |
1945 | 42 |
1946 | 52 |
1947 | 67 |
1948 | 68 |
1949 | 71 |
1950 | 79 |
1951 | 71 |
1952 | 83 |
1953 | 101 |
1954 | 117 |
1955 | 117 |
1956 | 133 |
1957 | 141 |
1958 | 145 |
1959 | 146 |
1960 | 178 |
1961 | 197 |
1962 | 231 |
1963 | 282 |
1964 | 309 |
1965 | 297 |
1966 | 330 |
1967 | 420 |
1968 | 435 |
1969 | 490 |
1970 | 751 |
1971 | 721 |
1972 | 832 |
1973 | 749 |
1974 | 922 |
1975 | 1,056 |
1976 | 1,261 |
1977 | 1,452 |
1978 | 1,755 |
1979 | 2,045 |
1980 | 2,623 |
1981 | 3,117 |
1982 | 4,578 |
1983 | 5,822 |
1984 | 8,706 |
1985 | 10,211 |
1986 | 10,912 |
1987 | 11,539 |
1988 | 13,349 |
1989 | 15,590 |
1990 | 20,643 |
1991 | 25,210 |
1992 | 28,804 |
1993 | 29,799 |
1994 | 30,480 |
1995 | 29,160 |
1996 | 26,955 |
1997 | 24,878 |
1998 | 23,712 |
1999 | 22,667 |
2000 | 21,506 |
2001 | 19,275 |
2002 | 18,266 |
2003 | 18,185 |
2004 | 17,450 |
2005 | 16,988 |
2006 | 15,549 |
2007 | 14,105 |
2008 | 12,708 |
2009 | 11,549 |
2010 | 10,456 |
2011 | 8,851 |
2012 | 7,705 |
2013 | 6,659 |
2014 | 5,849 |
2015 | 5,175 |
2016 | 4,514 |
2017 | 3,781 |
2018 | 3,338 |
2019 | 3,021 |
2020 | 2,798 |
2021 | 2,443 |
2022 | 2,266 |
2023 | 2,070 |
2024 | 1,908 |