Ty
Peaked at #169 nationally in 2005, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1915, Ty has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Ty — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3834
in 1967
Last ranked
#14953
in 2020
Years tracked
61
1954–2020
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1954, Ty reached its peak popularity for girls in 1967, ranking #3834 nationally with 13 babies given the name that year.
Ty hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2020, when it stood at #14953.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #14,953 | 6 |
| 2019 | #17,773 | 5 |
| 2018 | #11,365 | 9 |
| 2016 | #10,061 | 11 |
| 2015 | #11,768 | 9 |
| 2014 | #16,375 | 6 |
| 2013 | #14,490 | 7 |
| 2012 | #12,140 | 9 |
Ty — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#169
in 2005
Current rank
#857
in 2024
Years tracked
96
1915–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Ty reached its peak popularity for boys in 2005, ranking #169 nationally with 2,451 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #425 (2014) to #857 (2024) — a 50% drop.
As of 2024, Ty ranks #857 nationally for boys, with 283 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #857 | 283 |
| 2023 | #772 | 332 |
| 2022 | #720 | 366 |
| 2021 | #683 | 390 |
| 2020 | #652 | 410 |
| 2019 | #610 | 448 |
| 2018 | #582 | 472 |
| 2017 | #590 | 463 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ty most popular?
Ty was most popular in 2005, when it ranked #169 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ty becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ty?
At least 48,026 babies have been recorded with the name Ty in the US since 1915, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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