Tylik
An invented name with no clear etymological meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 379 living Americans carry the first name Tylik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tylik today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tylik births was 2003 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tylik. 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
379
~ 1 in 904,365 Americans
Peak year
2003
34 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,185
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Tylik: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tylik from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 240 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tylik 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 Tylik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyliks live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. South Carolina, New York, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Tylik, while Virginia, North Carolina, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 40 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tylik
The given name Tylik has its origins rooted in the ancient Slavic language of the Balkans region. Derived from the Proto-Slavic word "tyl," which translates to "back" or "rear," it was initially a descriptive name used to distinguish individuals based on their physical characteristics or occupation. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 9th century AD.
In the medieval era, Tylik was a relatively common name among the Slavic peoples, particularly in regions like modern-day Serbia, Croatia, and Bulgaria. It was often associated with professions involving physical labor or guard duties, as those bearing the name were perceived as strong and capable of protecting the "rear" or "back" of their communities.
One of the earliest documented figures with the name Tylik was a Serbian warrior and military commander who lived in the late 11th century. His exploits were recorded in local chronicles, though specific details about his life have been lost to time. Another notable bearer of the name was Tylik Radovich, a Bulgarian merchant and landowner who lived in the 14th century and played a significant role in the trade routes between the Balkans and the Byzantine Empire.
In the 15th century, a religious figure named Tylik Miloshevich gained prominence as a influential Orthodox monk and scholar in the region of modern-day Montenegro. His writings and teachings on monastic life and spiritual practices were widely circulated and studied within the Eastern Orthodox tradition.
During the 16th century, a Polish nobleman named Tylik Krasinski was renowned for his military prowess and leadership in the conflicts against the Ottoman Empire. His bravery and tactical skills were celebrated in contemporary accounts, and he was granted significant land holdings for his service to the Polish crown.
In more recent centuries, the name Tylik has become less common, though notable individuals have continued to bear it. One such person was Tylik Petrov, a Bulgarian composer and musician who lived from 1892 to 1976 and made significant contributions to the development of Bulgarian folk music and classical compositions.
While the name Tylik has declined in popularity over time, its rich historical roots reflect the cultural heritage and traditions of the Slavic peoples, carrying echoes of valor, strength, and resilience through the ages.
People
Tylik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tylik 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
Tylik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tylik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 379 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tylik 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 904,365 US residents.
Is Tylik a common name?
We classify Tylik as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 385 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tylik most popular?
The single biggest year for Tylik was 2003, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tylik is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tylik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tylik 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.
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.