Tylerlee
A combination name composed of "Tyler" meaning "tiler of roofs" and "Lee" meaning "meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tylerlee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tylerlee today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tylerlee births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tylerlee. 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 Tylerlee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#12,205
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Tylerlee: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tylerlee 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 Tylerlee 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tylerlee
The name Tylerlee is a modern composite given name that combines the elements "Tyler" and "Lee". It does not have a direct origin from a specific language or culture, but rather, it is a creative construction that blends two distinct names.
The first part, "Tyler," is an English surname that originated as an occupational name for a tiler, someone who laid tiles or bricks. It derives from the Old French word "tieulier," which comes from the Latin "tegularius," meaning "tiler" or "one who works with tiles." The name Tyler first appeared in England in the late 12th century and gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century.
The second part, "Lee," is a common English surname that has its roots in various languages. It can be derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning a clearing or meadow, or from the Old English word "leag," meaning a place. It can also be traced back to the Welsh word "lli," meaning a shelter or enclosure, or the Old German word "lew," meaning a lion.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Tylerlee specifically, as it is a modern combination, each component has its own history and notable individuals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tyler as a given name was Tyler Darden (1784-1859), an American politician and lawyer who served as the 26th Governor of Virginia from 1842 to 1846.
Another notable bearer of the name Tyler was John Tyler (1790-1862), the 10th President of the United States, who served from 1841 to 1845 after the death of President William Henry Harrison.
In literature, the name Tyler gained prominence with the character Tyler Durden from the 1996 novel "Fight Club" by Chuck Palahniuk and the subsequent film adaptation in 1999.
As for the name Lee, it has been used as a given name for both men and women throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Lee Kuan Yew (1923-2015), the first Prime Minister of Singapore, who served from 1959 to 1990 and is widely regarded as the founding father of modern Singapore.
Another notable figure with the name Lee is Bruce Lee (1940-1973), the legendary Hong Kong American martial artist, actor, and filmmaker who popularized martial arts movies in the West and is considered one of the most influential cultural icons of the 20th century.
While the composite name Tylerlee is relatively new and lacks a deep historical background, its individual components have rich histories and have been borne by various notable individuals across different eras and cultures.
People
Tylerlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tylerlee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tylerlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tylerlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tylerlee 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tylerlee a common name?
We classify Tylerlee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tylerlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Tylerlee was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tylerlee is about 25 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 Tylerlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tylerlee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tylerlee 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 Tylerlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tylerlee 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 Tylerlee 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 called Tylerlee?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.