Tye
Every Tye since 1930 — 5,580 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tye
Tye is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,306 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1930, 5,580 American babies have been named Tye — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2005, when 179 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 Tye stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tye 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 | — | — | 36 | #3,306 |
| 2024 | — | — | 45 | #2,867 |
| 2023 | 6 | #15,038 | 59 | #2,361 |
| 2022 | — | — | 28 | #3,983 |
| 2021 | — | — | 62 | #2,272 |
| 2020 | 8 | #12,060 | 49 | #2,614 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,414 | 54 | #2,483 |
| 2018 | — | — | 44 | #2,790 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,645 | 60 | #2,238 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,671 | 63 | #2,183 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,913 | 71 | #2,034 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,989 | 78 | #1,882 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,391 | 75 | #1,898 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,597 | 93 | #1,666 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,402 | 106 | #1,515 |
| 2010 | — | — | 109 | #1,501 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,628 | 127 | #1,359 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,741 | 135 | #1,293 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20,368 | 157 | #1,143 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,880 | 170 | #1,057 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,872 | 169 | #1,008 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,568 | 160 | #1,028 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,467 | 138 | #1,118 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,521 | 111 | #1,235 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,424 | 111 | #1,215 |
| 2000 | 13 | #8,005 | 136 | #1,059 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,309 | 111 | #1,068 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,880 | 75 | #1,286 |
| 1985 | 12 | #6,017 | 79 | #1,042 |
| 1980 | 8 | #8,135 | 66 | #1,124 |
| 1975 | — | — | 55 | #1,144 |
| 1970 | — | — | 51 | #1,167 |
| 1965 | — | — | 33 | #1,359 |
| 1960 | — | — | 21 | #1,808 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,665 | 10 | #2,746 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #4,156 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,744 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,968 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Tye
- Tye Sheridan Actor · b. 1996
- Tye Dillinger Wrestler · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tye in 2025?
Tye ranked #3,306 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tye?
5,580 babies have been named Tye in the United States since 1930, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tye most popular?
Tye peaked in 2005, when 179 newborns received the name.
Is Tye a boy or girl name?
Tye is used for both: about 6% of babies named Tye have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Tye rising or falling?
Tye is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tye?
Well-known people named Tye include Tye Sheridan (actor), Tye Dillinger (wrestler).