Tylon
An invented name potentially derived from the English word "tyle" meaning tile.
Name Census estimates that about 1,191 living Americans carry the first name Tylon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tylon today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tylon births was 2006 (56 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tylon. 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
1.2K
~ 1 in 287,787 Americans
Peak year
2006
56 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,172
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Tylon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tylon from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 388 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
Tylon 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 Tylon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tylons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Louisiana, Connecticut, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Tylon, while Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tylon
The name Tylon originates from the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It derives from the Etruscan word "tylu," which means "hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals born or living in hilly or mountainous regions.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tylon can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the necropolis of Cerveteri, an ancient Etruscan city located near modern-day Rome. These inscriptions date back to the 6th century BC and provide valuable insights into the naming practices of the Etruscan people.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tylon. One of the most prominent figures was Tylon of Syracuse, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BC. He is best known for his contributions to the field of geometry and his work on the properties of conic sections.
Another historical figure named Tylon was a Roman senator and statesman who lived during the 1st century AD. He played a significant role in the governance of the Roman Empire and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.
In the Middle Ages, a French knight named Tylon de Montfort gained fame for his bravery and skill on the battlefield during the Crusades. He participated in the Third Crusade led by Richard the Lionheart and was known for his fierce loyalty to the Christian cause.
During the Renaissance period, an Italian artist named Tylon Veronese made a name for himself as a skilled fresco painter. His works adorned the walls of several churches and palaces in Venice and surrounding areas, showcasing his mastery of color and composition.
Another notable figure named Tylon was a Dutch explorer who lived in the 17th century. He embarked on several voyages to the East Indies and is credited with establishing trade routes and colonies for the Dutch East India Company in the region.
While the name Tylon has fallen out of common usage in modern times, its rich historical significance and connections to various cultures and civilizations make it a unique and intriguing name with a fascinating past.
People
Tylon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tylon 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
Tylon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tylon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,191 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tylon 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 287,787 US residents.
Is Tylon a common name?
We classify Tylon as "Rare". It ranks above 91.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,216 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tylon most popular?
The single biggest year for Tylon was 2006, when 56 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tylon is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tylon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tylon 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.