Tyler: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, & Inspiration

Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Tyler has been consistently decreasing in popularity, after holding a spot in the top 100 from 2000 to 2016. Despite its rapid decline, Tyler still remains in the top 150.

However, it is the 49th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Tyler was at its peak popularity in July 2019.

Tyler is one of the most popular presidential surnames used today, maintaining a spot in the top 10 the entire 1980s. Singer Tyler Joseph, actor Tyler Perry, rapper Tyler Gregory Okonma, celebrity chef Tyler Florence, actor Tyler Blackburn, actor Tyler Garcia Posey, actor Tyler Lee Hoechlin, actor Tyler Champagne, as well as various NFL players, are some notable namesakes. Late singer Chester Bennington, actress Kathleen Quinlan, actor John Ritter, and actors DavidTennant and Georgia Moffett all chose the name for their sons. Tyler has also been a popular name for entertainment, appearing in Fight Club, The Vampire Diaries, Switched at Birth, Neighbours, and Blended.

Where is it Popular?

Tyler was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Tyler

  • Tae
  • Ty
  • TyTy

Pairs well with these middle names

Carson Immanuel Seth Terry Zachariah

Appears on

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