Will my child share the name Ty with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Ty per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ty in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ty becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ty has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1532 places in the last five years. Its peak was #231 in 2005. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Ty popular in the US as well as the UK?

Ty is more popular in the US (#857) than in the UK (#3255). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Ty a popular baby name in the United States?

Ty ranks #857 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3255

Ty

Ty is a distinctive choice, ranked #3255 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ty in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3255

US Rank #857

About the Name Ty

Ty has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1532 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #231 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ty is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #857, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.