BoyEnglish origin

Tyler: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A tile maker's child, skilled and creative.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#130
Peak
#5 in 1993

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #80218801900: #83419001910: #130319101920: #134619201930: #139819301940: #113219401950: #77119501960: #58619601970: #28219701980: #11419801990: #2119902000: #1020002005: #1620052010: #3420102015: #8120152020: #1302020#1#1398

What Tyler Means

Tyler is a boy name of English origin. A tile maker's child, skilled and creative.

How Popular Tyler Is

Tyler currently ranks #130 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5 in 1993. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Tyler

  • Tyler was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #5 in 1993.
  • Tyler has been a top 100 name across 172+ years of American history.
  • Tyler is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a fresh, modern feel that appeals to today's parents.

Names Like Tyler

Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Tyler

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Questions About Tyler

What does Tyler mean?

Tyler is a boy name of English origin. A tile maker's child, skilled and creative.

How popular is Tyler?

Tyler currently ranks #130 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5 in 1993. It has held steady.

Where does Tyler come from?

Tyler comes from English roots. Tyler was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #5 in 1993.

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