Will my child share the name Ty with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Ty per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ty in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ty becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ty is declining: down 2,552 places since 2020, to #4,275 in 2025. It peaked at #231 in 2005.

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.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4275

Ty

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Ty is a distinctive choice, ranked #4275 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ty in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#4275

US Rank #813

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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ty in their class.

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