Tyler
Tyler is an English occupational surname meaning 'tile maker' or 'layer of tiles,' derived from Old French. It transitioned into popular use as a first name in the late 20th century, carrying a strong, approachable quality.
Current Popularity
#191 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Popular in the 1990s and early 2000s, giving it a distinctly millennial feel
- •Works well as both a first and middle name
- •The occupational origin gives it a grounded, practical quality
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Tyler Joseph
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Statistics
602,289
Total births since 1880
1994
Peak year
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