Ty

Meaning: Tiler, layer of tiles
Origin: English surname — Short form of Tyler, Tyrone or Tyson

Boy's name · #813 in the US (2025) · 2000s wave

Popularity over time

Ty's best rank, #169, came in 2005; it has settled back to #813 today. Roughly 48,000 boys have been named Ty since 1915.

Across the states

See where Ty is more common.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 33 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Ty ranks in other countries and regions.

#916 in Canada (2025) · #4,275 in England & Wales (2025) · #2,159 in Sweden (2024) · #6,735 in France (2023) · #392 in N. Ireland (2020) · #3,547 in Austria (2016) · #9,278 in Ecuador (2015) · #680 in Scotland (2014) · #418 in New Zealand (2010).

Famous Tys

Ty Burrell — American actor (born 1967)
Ty Cobb — American baseball player (1886–1961)
Ty Simpkins — American actor (born 2001)
Ty Dolla Sign — American rapper and singer (born 1982)
Ty Olsson — Canadian actor (born 1974)

In stories & tradition

Ty Harper — Neighbours (TV series)
Ty Blue^fi — Shake It Up (TV series)
Ty Johnson^es — The Almighty Johnsons (TV series)

What Tys become

Among 346 notable people named Ty:

Sports figures appear 3.05× more often than among typical names — e.g. Ty Cobb, American baseball player (1886–1961).

Similar names: Tyler · Colby · Tahir · Scottie · Keegan · Brady

Browse more boy names — popularity, trends and eras for 5,700+ American names, free.

About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Service