Tye
Gender: Boy
Meaning: From the land, house; tile maker
Origin: English (diminutive)
Popularity: Ranked #3306 in 2025 with 36 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ty. Shares the meaning 'From the land, house; tile maker.'
Similar names: tyce, tyde, tyke, tyleah, tylei, tyme, tyre, tyse
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Tye? About 1 in 92,458 babies born in 2025 were named Tye, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tye
What does the name Tye mean?
Tye means “From the land, house; tile maker” from English (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Tye?
Tye has English (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “From the land, house; tile maker”.
How popular is Tye?
Tye ranked #3240 in 2025 — given to 36 babies that year.
When was Tye most popular?
Tye peaked in 2006 with 170 babies registered that year.
Is Tye a boy or girl name?
Tye is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Tyes in registered births are male.
Is the name Tye rising or falling in popularity?
Tye has risen 7985 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11225 in 2020 to #3240 in 2025.
How long has Tye been recorded?
Tye appears in birth records across 81 years — from 1930 through 2025.