Tyler
How to say it: TY-lur · /ˈtaɪlər/
Tile maker or layer — an occupational surname from Middle English tyler, used as a given name since the 20th century.
Tyler was the 240th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,633 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 68% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #340 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #240 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,633 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,030 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −68% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #340 |
| In France, 2025 | #411 among boys’ names, 110 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing to a high in the 1990s, Tyler has since grown rarer. Far below that peak today, it is expected to keep slipping in the next few years.
What goes with it
Lean and crisp with soft resonance, it carries a straightforward energy. Logan matches in style, with Ty as a snappy short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Tyler is about 1 in 85.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #411 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #266. Ireland: #197.
Famous people named Tyler
- Tyler, The Creator (born 1991)American rapper and record producer
- Tyler Perry (born 1969)American actor and filmmaker
- Tyler Posey (born 1991)American actor, musician
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
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- Tyler Durden, alter ego in Fight Club
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