Tyler
boy name#219 in 2025Tyler entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #5 in 1993, ranks #219 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#219
rank today
#5
peak (1993)
1,633
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #884 |
| 1890s | #1060 |
| 1900s | #1091 |
| 1910s | #1298 |
| 1920s | #1509 |
| 1930s | #1500 |
| 1940s | #977 |
| 1950s | #701 |
| 1960s | #455 |
| 1970s | #214 |
| 1980s | #57 |
| 1990s | #10 |
| 2000s | #18 |
| 2010s | #78 |
| 2020s | #173 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tyler has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 586,000 people named Tyler are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tyler alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tyler in 2025?
- Tyler ranks #219 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,633 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tyler most popular?
- Tyler peaked in 1993, reaching #5 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tyler with classmates?
- Tyler will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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