Tyger
Every Tyger since 1983 — 507 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tyger
Tyger is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,852 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 507 American babies have been named Tyger — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1997, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Tyger stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tyger 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,852 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,224 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #12,121 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,447 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,755 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,668 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,790 | 10 | #8,161 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #10,660 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,303 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #8,100 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,971 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,569 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,788 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,515 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,465 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,456 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #6,067 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,370 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,245 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #5,061 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,261 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,877 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #5,028 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22 | #3,900 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,820 | 18 | #4,464 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,285 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,497 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #9,408 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tyger in 2025?
Tyger ranked #8,852 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tyger?
507 babies have been named Tyger in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tyger most popular?
Tyger peaked in 1997, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Tyger a boy or girl name?
Tyger is used for both: about 12% of babies named Tyger have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Tyger rising or falling?
Tyger is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.