The nameTyler
Tyler is an English surname for a tile maker. It was a top ten boys' name in the United States in the 1990s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Tyler means "tile maker, tiler", from the Old English tigele, "tile".
Origin
English, from an occupational surname.
History
Wat Tyler, leader of the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, and John Tyler, tenth president of the United States, made the surname known. Tyler was in the American top ten from 1992 to 2000 and reached fifth place in 1993 and 1994. In England and Wales it reached 21st place in 2012.
Did you know?
- Tyler Perry built one of the largest film studios in the United States, in Atlanta.
Famous people named Tyler
- Tyler Perry, film director
- Tyler, the Creator, rapper
- Tyler Joseph, singer of Twenty One Pilots
Popularity of the name Tyler
Tyler in the United States
Tyler was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 270,725 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Tyler. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 1994. Half of all babies named Tyler in the United States were born before 1997. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,434 births a year on average, against 4,143 in the five years before.
Tyler in the United Kingdom
Tyler was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 23,953 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Tyler. Half of all babies named Tyler in the United Kingdom were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 302 births a year on average, against 687 in the five years before.
Tyler in Ireland
Tyler in France
Tyler in Belgium
Sibling names for Tyler
Names from the same generation as Tyler, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tyler mean?
Tyler means "tile maker, tiler", from the Old English tigele, "tile".
What is the origin of the name Tyler?
English, from an occupational surname.
Is Tyler a girl's or a boy's name?
Tyler is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Tyler?
In 2024, Tyler was the 191st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,908 births.
What are good sibling names for Tyler?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ashley, Taylor, Brianna and Samantha for a sister, Brandon, Brian, Justin and Zachary for a brother.
Who are famous people named Tyler?
Tyler Perry, film director; Tyler, the Creator, rapper; Tyler Joseph, singer of Twenty One Pilots.