Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Tyler.
National Rank (2025)
#220
All-Time Peak Rank
#5 (1993)
Total U.S. Births
603,970
Unisex Distribution97.2% Boy / 2.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Tyler Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Tyler
According to SSA data, Tyler achieved its highest historical rank of #5 in 1993. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1994 with 30,482 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 68.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 116 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Tyler scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-68.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record30,482Births in 1994
Years in Top 100
36yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
116Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:24
1890s:26
1900s:40
1910s:203
1920s:254
1930s:234
1940s:492
1950s:1,132
1960s:3,168
1970s:11,536
1980s:86,451
1990s:262,320
2000s:165,587
2010s:59,369
2020s:13,134
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesTy-ler
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with T, a letter used by only 6.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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