Tyler
Peaked at #5 nationally in 1993, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Tyler has been recorded 3% of the time for girls and 97% of the time for boys.
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Tyler — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#238
in 1993
Current rank
#1591
in 2024
Years tracked
69
1928–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1928, Tyler reached its peak popularity for girls in 1993, ranking #238 nationally with 1,182 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1370 (2014) to #1591 (2024) — a 14% drop.
As of 2024, Tyler ranks #1591 nationally for girls, with 132 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,591 | 132 |
| 2023 | #1,624 | 129 |
| 2022 | #1,598 | 133 |
| 2021 | #1,465 | 147 |
| 2020 | #1,509 | 142 |
| 2019 | #1,473 | 150 |
| 2018 | #1,377 | 164 |
| 2017 | #1,316 | 178 |
Tyler — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#5
in 1993
Current rank
#191
in 2024
Years tracked
130
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Tyler reached its peak popularity for boys in 1993, ranking #5 nationally with 29,799 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #72 (2014) to #191 (2024) — a 62% drop.
As of 2024, Tyler ranks #191 nationally for boys, with 1,908 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #191 | 1,908 |
| 2023 | #177 | 2,070 |
| 2022 | #163 | 2,266 |
| 2021 | #157 | 2,443 |
| 2020 | #130 | 2,798 |
| 2019 | #127 | 3,021 |
| 2018 | #119 | 3,338 |
| 2017 | #105 | 3,781 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Tyler most popular?
Tyler was most popular in 1993, when it ranked #5 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Tyler 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 Tyler?
At least 619,711 babies have been recorded with the name Tyler in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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