Will my child share the name Tye with classmates?

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

Is Tye becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Tye is declining: down 724 places since 2020, to #3,684 in 2025. It peaked at #448 in 2003.

Is Tye a good choice for a distinctive name?

Tye is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Tye a popular baby name in the United States?

Tye does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Tye is a distinctive choice, ranked #2970 in 2005. Your child is likely to be the only Tye in their class.

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UK Rank 2005

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About the Name Tye

Tye has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 989 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #448 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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