How to say it
TY · ler
ˈtaɪ.lɚ
Masculine
Tyler
Tile maker
What it means
English occupational surname for a maker or layer of tiles, from Old French tieuleor (Latin tegula 'tile'). President John Tyler is the political anchor; Steven Tyler and Tyler the Creator are modern anchors.
Tyler is an English occupational surname for a maker or layer of tiles, from the Old French tieuleor (itself from Latin tegula, 'tile'). President John Tyler (10th US president, 1841-1845) is the political anchor; he was the first vice president to ascend to the presidency on a president's death (William Henry Harrison's). Aerosmith's Steven Tyler (born Steven Tallarico) and the rapper Tyler, the Creator give it modern English-language anchors. As a first name Tyler surged in the US in the 1980s and peaked in the 1990s; it's still in the top 100 and now used for both genders. Ty is the standard short.
How to spell Tyler
The standard spelling is Tyler. Common variants include Tylor, Ty, but Tyler is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #5 in 1993, currently #220 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Ty is the universal short, also given as a standalone name.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- John Tyler 10th US president, 1841-1845, first VP to succeed on a president's death
- Tyler the Creator American rapper and producer Tyler Okonma, Igor and Flower Boy
- Steven Tyler Aerosmith frontman (Tyler as surname)
Spelling variants
- Tylor
- Ty
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Common questions
- What does the name Tyler mean?
- English occupational surname for a maker or layer of tiles, from Old French tieuleor (Latin tegula 'tile'). President John Tyler is the political anchor; Steven Tyler and Tyler the Creator are modern anchors.
- What does Tyler mean in Old English?
- In Old English, Tyler means "Tile maker." Tyler is an English occupational surname for a maker or layer of tiles, from the Old French tieuleor (itself from Latin tegula, 'tile'). President John Tyler (10th US president, 1841-1845) is the political anchor; he was the first vice president to ascend to the presidency on a president's death (William Henry Harrison's). Aerosmith's Steven Tyler (born Steven Tallarico) and the rapper Tyler, the Creator give it modern English-language anchors. As a first name Tyler surged in the US in the 1980s and peaked in the 1990s; it's still in the top 100 and now used for both genders. Ty is the standard short.
- How do you pronounce Tyler?
- Tyler is pronounced ˈtaɪ.lɚ. Say it as TY-ler, with the stress on the "ty" syllable.
- How do you spell Tyler?
- The standard spelling is Tyler. Common spelling variants include Tylor, Ty.
- Is Tyler a boy or girl name?
- Tyler is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Tyler?
- Tyler ranked #220 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.