Tyhler
A variant spelling of Tyler, a masculine name of English origin meaning "tile maker".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Tyhler. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyhler today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyhler births was 2005 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyhler. 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 Tyhler. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2005
7 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#10,077
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Tyhler: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyhler 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 Tyhler during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyhler
The given name Tyhler is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century as a creative spelling variation of the more traditional masculine name Tyler. It does not have any known roots in ancient languages or cultures. The name Tyler itself is believed to be derived from the Old French word "tuilier," meaning a tiler or maker of tiles.
While there are no definitive historical records of the name Tyhler being used prior to the 20th century, the name Tyler has been documented for several centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tyler dates back to the 13th century in England, where it was used as an occupational surname for those involved in the tile-making trade.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tyler, though not specifically the spelling variation Tyhler. These include John Tyler (1790-1862), the 10th President of the United States, and Wat Tyler (c. 1341-1381), a leader of the Peasants' Revolt in England during the late 14th century.
Other famous individuals named Tyler include Steven Tyler (born 1948), the lead singer of the rock band Aerosmith, and Tyler Perry (born 1969), an American actor, writer, producer, and director known for his Madea film franchise and TV shows. Additionally, Tyler Oakley (born 1989) is a prominent American YouTuber and LGBTQ+ activist.
While the name Tyhler lacks a deep historical significance or extensive recorded usage, its similarity to the more established name Tyler suggests it may have been created as a modern, unique variation for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child. However, its relatively recent origin and lack of documented historical references make it difficult to trace a more detailed etymology or cultural significance.
People
Tyhler + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyhler 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
Tyhler: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyhler?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyhler 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Tyhler a common name?
We classify Tyhler as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyhler most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyhler was 2005, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyhler is about 21 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 Tyhler in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyhler a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyhler 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 Tyhler still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyhler 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 Tyhler 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 common is the name Tyhler?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.