Tycho
Every Tycho since 1972 — 381 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tycho
Tycho is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,846 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 381 American babies have been named Tycho. Its peak came in 2021, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Tycho stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tycho year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,846 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,878 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,447 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,871 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,730 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,410 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,102 |
| 2018 | 15 | #6,014 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,637 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,298 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,970 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,882 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,632 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,092 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,550 |
| 2010 | 12 | #7,055 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,200 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,956 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,828 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #13,090 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,785 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,397 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,461 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,151 |
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Famous people named Tycho
- Tycho Brahe Astronomer · 1546–1601
- Tycho Musician · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tycho in 2025?
Tycho ranked #4,846 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tycho?
381 babies have been named Tycho in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tycho most popular?
Tycho peaked in 2021, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Tycho a boy or girl name?
Tycho is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tycho rising or falling?
Tycho has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Tycho?
Well-known people named Tycho include Tycho Brahe (astronomer), Tycho (musician).