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Tylique

A unique feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.

Name Census estimates that about 94 living Americans carry the first name Tylique. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tylique today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tylique births was 2005 (11 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Tylique. 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 Tylique. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

94

~ 1 in 3,646,323 Americans

Peak year

2005

11 babies that year

Average age

24

years old

2009 SSA rank

#8,264

Tracked since 1993

Popularity

Tylique: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Tylique from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 61 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.

Babies born per year

036811199520002005

Decades

Tylique 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 Tylique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s34034
2000s61061

Geography

Where Tyliques live

Origin

Meaning and history of Tylique

The name Tylique is thought to have originated from the Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean region during ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Aramaic root words "tyl" meaning "shadow" and "ique" meaning "life" or "existence," suggesting a possible interpretation of "the shadow of life" or "the existence of a shadow."

The earliest known reference to the name Tylique can be found in ancient Aramaic texts dating back to the 5th century BCE. These texts were discovered in the ruins of ancient Mesopotamian cities and contain records of individuals bearing this name. However, the exact context and significance of the name within these ancient societies remain unclear.

Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals known to have carried the name Tylique. One of the earliest recorded instances is Tylique of Edessa, a philosopher and scholar who lived in the 2nd century CE in the city of Edessa (modern-day Şanlıurfa, Turkey). He is known for his contributions to the study of Aramaic literature and his writings on ethics and morality.

Another notable figure was Tylique the Scribe, who lived in the 7th century CE during the early Islamic era. He was a renowned calligrapher and copyist, responsible for transcribing and preserving numerous ancient manuscripts and texts. His skillful penmanship and dedication to preserving knowledge earned him great respect among scholars of his time.

In the 12th century, there was Tylique al-Dimashqi, a poet and theologian from Damascus. His poetic works, often revolving around spiritual themes, were highly regarded and widely circulated throughout the Middle East during the medieval period.

During the Renaissance era, Tylique Vespucci, an Italian explorer and navigator, was born in Florence in 1451. He is known for his voyages to the New World and his association with the famous explorer Amerigo Vespucci, though the details of their relationship remain uncertain.

Finally, in the 19th century, Tylique Nikaido was a Japanese scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Aramaic and Syriac languages. He traveled extensively throughout the Middle East, collecting and translating numerous historical texts and inscriptions, helping to shed light on the rich cultural heritage of the region.

While the name Tylique has been relatively uncommon throughout history, these individuals have left their mark in various fields, from philosophy and literature to exploration and scholarship, carrying on the legacy of this intriguing name with roots dating back to ancient Aramaic civilizations.

People

Tylique + last name combinations

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FAQ

Tylique: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Tylique?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 94 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tylique 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 3,646,323 US residents.

Is Tylique a common name?

We classify Tylique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 95 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Tylique most popular?

The single biggest year for Tylique was 2005, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tylique is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Tylique a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tylique 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.

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