Tylerjames
Combination of the English names Tyler meaning "doorkeeper of an inn" and James meaning "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the first name Tylerjames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tylerjames today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tylerjames births was 2000 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tylerjames. 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.
People living today
120
~ 1 in 2,856,286 Americans
Peak year
2000
11 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,014
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Tylerjames: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tylerjames from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 57 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tylerjames 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 Tylerjames during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tylerjames
Tylerjames is an English given name that is a combination of two distinct names, Tyler and James. It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the late 20th century.
The name Tyler originated from an Old English surname derived from the occupation of a tiler, someone who laid tiles or covered roofs with tiles. The earliest recorded use of Tyler as a surname dates back to the 13th century. Over time, it transitioned from a surname to a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The name James, on the other hand, has a much more ancient history. It is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." The name James gained widespread popularity due to its association with two apostles in the New Testament, James the Great and James the Less. It has been a popular name among Christians throughout history.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts specifically mentioning the combined name Tylerjames, it is a modern construction that reflects the trend of combining two separate names into one. This practice became popular in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
Some notable individuals throughout history who bore the names Tyler or James include:
1. James I of England (1566-1625), King of England and Scotland, known for commissioning the King James Version of the Bible.
2. James Madison (1751-1836), 4th President of the United States and a Founding Father.
3. James Watt (1736-1819), Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer, known for his improvements to the steam engine.
4. Tyler Bateman (1987-present), American actor known for his roles in television shows like "The Walking Dead" and "Cobra Kai."
5. Tyler Perry (1969-present), American actor, writer, producer, and director, known for his Madea character and successful film and television productions.
It is worth noting that while the name Tylerjames is a modern construction, it draws from the rich histories of its components, Tyler and James, which have been part of the English-speaking world for centuries.
People
Tylerjames + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tylerjames 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
Tylerjames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tylerjames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 120 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tylerjames 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 2,856,286 US residents.
Is Tylerjames a common name?
We classify Tylerjames as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 122 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tylerjames most popular?
The single biggest year for Tylerjames was 2000, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tylerjames is about 24 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 Tylerjames in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tylerjames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tylerjames 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 Tylerjames still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tylerjames 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 Tylerjames 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 have Tylerjames as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.