Tyler is a distinctive choice, ranked #213 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Tyler in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#213
US Rank #191
About the Name Tyler
Tyler is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 74 places over five years. Its high point was #139 in 2020, and it now sits at #213. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Tyler 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 #191, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Tyler
Unlikely. With around 233 UK babies named Tyler per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Tyler in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Tyler has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 74 places in the last five years. Its peak was #139 in 2020. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Tyler is more popular in the US (#191) than in the UK (#213). 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.
Notable people named Tyler include: Mia Tyler — Mia Abagale Tallarico, better known as Mia Tyler, is an American actress, model, media personality and socialite.; Nikki Tyler — Nikki Tyler is a former pornographic actress best known for her work in the 1990s and for her selection as the December 1995 Penthouse Pet of the Month.; Tyler Summitt — Ross Tyler Summitt is a former American college basketball player and coach..
Tyler appears in the US top 500 at #191 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
233
UK babies named Tyler (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 74 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Tyler
Likely around 1 other Tyler in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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