Tyler
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Tiler of roofs; tile maker
Origin: Old English/Old French occupational surname — from tielar (one who lays tiles)
Popularity: Ranked #220 in 2025 with 1,633 babies born.
History: Tyler is an occupational surname that became a first-name phenomenon in the late 20th century. It entered the U.S. top 10 in the early 1990s and stayed there through the 2000s, part of a broader surge of surname-style names. President John Tyler gave it early American prestige, though its modern popularity is more cultural than political. Tyler Perry and Tyler the Creator represent its range from Hollywood to hip-hop. It has a laid-back, distinctly American energy.
Famous people named Tyler: Tyler Perry (filmmaker), Tyler the Creator (rapper)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Tyler? About 1 in 1,920 babies born in 2025 were named Tyler, or roughly 4.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tyler
What does the name Tyler mean?
Tyler means “Tiler of roofs; tile maker” from Old English/Old French occupational surname — from tielar (one who lays tiles) roots.
What is the origin of the name Tyler?
Tyler has Old English/Old French occupational surname — from tielar (one who lays tiles) origin. The traditional meaning is “Tiler of roofs; tile maker”.
How popular is Tyler?
Tyler ranked #219 in 2025 — given to 1,633 babies that year.
When was Tyler most popular?
Tyler peaked in 1994 with 30,480 babies registered that year.
Is Tyler a boy or girl name?
Tyler is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Tylers in registered births are male.
Is the name Tyler rising or falling in popularity?
Tyler has risen 1285 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1504 in 2020 to #219 in 2025.
How long has Tyler been recorded?
Tyler appears in birth records across 131 years — from 1880 through 2025.