Thyler
A unique masculine given name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Thyler. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Thyler today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Thyler births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Thyler. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Thyler. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1998 SSA rank
#11,148
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Thyler: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Thyler by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Thyler during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Thyler
The name Thyler has its roots in ancient Germanic languages, with its origins dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old High German word "thyl," which means "strong" or "valiant." The name was particularly popular among the Germanic tribes that inhabited regions of modern-day Germany and northern Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Thyler can be found in the Frankish Annals, a historical chronicle that documented the reign of the Merovingian dynasty in the 6th century. In this text, a Frankish nobleman named Thyler is mentioned as a military commander who led his troops in several battles against invading forces.
During the Middle Ages, the name Thyler gained further recognition and was associated with individuals of noble birth and military prowess. In the 11th century, a knight named Thyler von Hohenzollern was celebrated for his bravery in the Crusades, and his descendants went on to establish the powerful House of Hohenzollern, which ruled over various German territories for centuries.
In the 14th century, Thyler de Vries, a renowned Dutch explorer and navigator, embarked on several voyages to uncharted territories, contributing to the expansion of European knowledge about the world. His daring exploits and navigational skills earned him a place in the annals of maritime history.
Another notable figure bearing the name Thyler was the 16th-century German theologian and reformer, Thyler Melanchthon. A close associate of Martin Luther, Melanchthon played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was renowned for his scholarly writings and teachings.
In the realm of literature, Thyler Durer, a German artist and writer from the 15th century, gained acclaim for his intricate woodcuts and engravings, as well as his insightful writings on art theory and technique.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who carried the name Thyler, highlighting its enduring presence throughout various eras and regions. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its underlying meaning of strength and valor has remained a consistent thread throughout its rich history.
People
Thyler + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Thyler as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Thyler: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Thyler?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Thyler going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Thyler a common name?
We classify Thyler as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Thyler most popular?
The single biggest year for Thyler was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Thyler is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Thyler in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Thyler a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Thyler in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Thyler still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Thyler in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Thyler can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Thyler?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.