Ty
Every Ty since 1915 — 48,344 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ty
Ty is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #813 in 2025 with 306 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 48,344 American babies have been named Ty. Its peak came in 2005, when 2,475 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ty stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ty year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,080 | 306 | #813 |
| 2024 | — | — | 283 | #861 |
| 2023 | — | — | 332 | #772 |
| 2022 | — | — | 369 | #716 |
| 2021 | — | — | 390 | #683 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,959 | 411 | #652 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,785 | 449 | #609 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,370 | 472 | #582 |
| 2017 | — | — | 463 | #590 |
| 2016 | 11 | #10,065 | 538 | #541 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,771 | 618 | #483 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,376 | 721 | #425 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,493 | 768 | #388 |
| 2012 | 9 | #12,141 | 890 | #346 |
| 2011 | 9 | #12,080 | 994 | #319 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,191 | 1,298 | #265 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,942 | 1,642 | #222 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,785 | 1,437 | #247 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,775 | 1,538 | #237 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,126 | 1,798 | #210 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,429 | 2,451 | #169 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,596 | 2,199 | #181 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,801 | 1,936 | #193 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,437 | 1,609 | #214 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,718 | 1,218 | #269 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,303 | 1,295 | #259 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,624 | 985 | #279 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,464 | 510 | #434 |
| 1985 | 15 | #5,067 | 361 | #452 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,530 | 394 | #413 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,358 | 323 | #441 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,336 | 437 | #386 |
| 1965 | — | — | 301 | #448 |
| 1960 | 5 | #7,249 | 254 | #495 |
| 1955 | — | — | 71 | #884 |
| 1950 | — | — | 24 | #1,533 |
| 1945 | — | — | 19 | #1,575 |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,438 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,506 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,929 |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #4,345 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ty
- Ty Cobb Baseball player · 1886–1961
- Ty Burrell Actor · b. 1967
- Ty Olsson Actor · b. 1974
- Ty Simpkins Actor · b. 2001
- Ty Dolla Sign Musician · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ty in 2025?
Ty ranked #813 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 306 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ty?
48,344 babies have been named Ty in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ty most popular?
Ty peaked in 2005, when 2,475 newborns received the name.
Is Ty a boy or girl name?
Ty is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ty rising or falling?
Ty is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ty?
Well-known people named Ty include Ty Cobb (baseball player), Ty Burrell (actor), Ty Olsson (actor).