Tyler
From Middle English Tyler, Tylere, Tygler, Tygheler, Tyghelere, Tyghelare, Tygelere, from Middle English tiler, tylere, tylare, tylier (“tiler”).
Every Tyler since 1880 — 621,493 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tyler
Tyler is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #220 in 2025 with 1,633 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 621,493 American babies have been named Tyler. Its peak came in 1994, when 31,536 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tyler stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tyler year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101 | #1,924 | 1,633 | #220 |
| 2024 | 132 | #1,596 | 1,915 | #191 |
| 2023 | 129 | #1,626 | 2,073 | #177 |
| 2022 | 133 | #1,599 | 2,268 | #163 |
| 2021 | 147 | #1,468 | 2,444 | #157 |
| 2020 | 142 | #1,509 | 2,801 | #130 |
| 2019 | 150 | #1,473 | 3,024 | #127 |
| 2018 | 164 | #1,377 | 3,341 | #119 |
| 2017 | 178 | #1,316 | 3,788 | #105 |
| 2016 | 191 | #1,274 | 4,515 | #91 |
| 2015 | 202 | #1,226 | 5,175 | #81 |
| 2014 | 170 | #1,370 | 5,851 | #72 |
| 2013 | 173 | #1,349 | 6,660 | #63 |
| 2012 | 176 | #1,339 | 7,706 | #50 |
| 2011 | 182 | #1,300 | 8,851 | #38 |
| 2010 | 197 | #1,229 | 10,458 | #34 |
| 2009 | 240 | #1,067 | 11,551 | #28 |
| 2008 | 260 | #1,015 | 12,709 | #28 |
| 2007 | 320 | #874 | 14,106 | #21 |
| 2006 | 380 | #737 | 15,550 | #18 |
| 2005 | 357 | #751 | 16,989 | #16 |
| 2004 | 491 | #577 | 17,450 | #16 |
| 2003 | 456 | #599 | 18,185 | #15 |
| 2002 | 523 | #526 | 18,266 | #14 |
| 2001 | 569 | #491 | 19,275 | #13 |
| 2000 | 683 | #416 | 21,506 | #10 |
| 1995 | 917 | #303 | 29,161 | #6 |
| 1990 | 445 | #535 | 20,646 | #21 |
| 1985 | 195 | #837 | 10,211 | #43 |
| 1980 | 60 | #1,830 | 2,623 | #114 |
| 1975 | 38 | #2,229 | 1,056 | #205 |
| 1970 | 24 | #2,934 | 749 | #283 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,191 | 297 | #451 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,665 | 177 | #586 |
| 1955 | — | — | 117 | #678 |
| 1950 | — | — | 79 | #771 |
| 1945 | — | — | 42 | #992 |
| 1940 | — | — | 35 | #1,132 |
| 1935 | — | — | 26 | #1,351 |
| 1930 | — | — | 28 | #1,397 |
| 1925 | — | — | 22 | #1,674 |
| 1920 | — | — | 30 | #1,346 |
| 1915 | — | — | 22 | #1,501 |
| 1910 | — | — | 8 | #1,303 |
| 1905 | — | — | 6 | #1,222 |
| 1900 | — | — | 11 | #834 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,227 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 7 | #802 |
Famous people named Tyler
- Tyler, the Creator Musician · b. 1991
- Tyler Posey Actor · b. 1991
- Tyler Hoechlin Actor · b. 1987
- Tyler Perry Actor · b. 1969
- Tyler Mane Actor · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tyler mean?
From Middle English Tyler, Tylere, Tygler, Tygheler, Tyghelere, Tyghelare, Tygelere, from Middle English tiler, tylere, tylare, tylier (“tiler”).
How popular is the name Tyler in 2025?
Tyler ranked #220 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,633 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tyler?
621,493 babies have been named Tyler in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tyler most popular?
Tyler peaked in 1994, when 31,536 newborns received the name.
Is Tyler a boy or girl name?
Tyler is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tyler rising or falling?
Tyler is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tyler?
Well-known people named Tyler include Tyler, the Creator (musician), Tyler Posey (actor), Tyler Hoechlin (actor).