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Tyler is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English surname Tyler meaning ‘tiler of roofs’, derived from Old English tigele ‘tile’. The surname was borne by American president John Tyler (1790-1862)." It ranked #220 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English surname Tyler meaning ‘tiler of roofs’, derived from Old English tigele ‘tile’. The surname was borne by American president John Tyler (1790-1862). The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Tyler ranked #220 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #220 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tyler mean?
Tyler means "tiler of roofs", according to Behind the Name.
Is Tyler a popular name?
Tyler ranked #220 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Tyler a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Tyler appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Tyler — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
