Ty
How to say it: TY · /ˈtaɪ/
Short form of names like Tyler or Tyrone, used independently. Crisp and minimal in character.
Ty was the 646th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 306 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 47% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #773 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #646 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 306 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,393 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −47% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #773 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Reaching its high in the 2000s, Ty has faded steadily since. Now far below that high, it is expected to slip further in the next few years.
What goes with it
Minimal and crisp, it lands in a single beat. Tate belongs in the same group.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ty is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Ty
- Ty Simpkins (born 2001)American actor
- Ty Lawson (born 1987)American basketball player
- Ty Olsson (born 1974)Canadian actor
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