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Tylone

A modern invented name of unknown meaning and origin.

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tylone. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tylone today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tylone births was 1975 (5 babies).

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

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

1975

5 babies that year

Average age

47

years old

1975 SSA rank

#6,288

Tracked since 1975

Popularity

Tylone: popularity over time

Babies born per year

013451975

Decades

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

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1970s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Tylone

The name Tylone traces its origins back to the ancient Berber tribes of North Africa, with records suggesting its use as early as the 5th century CE. It is derived from the Berber root word "tyl," meaning "mountain stream," and the suffix "one," signifying "child" or "offspring." Thus, Tylone can be interpreted as "child of the mountain stream."

In its earliest form, the name was often spelled as "Tylun" or "Tylune" among the nomadic Berber communities that roamed the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert region. It gained popularity as a gender-neutral name, reflecting the Berbers' egalitarian values and reverence for nature's bounty.

While there are no definitive references to the name in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars suggest that it may have been mentioned in the oral traditions and poetry of the Berbers, which were passed down through generations before being recorded in written form.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Tylone was a renowned Berber healer and herbalist who lived in the 9th century CE. Known for their extensive knowledge of medicinal plants, Tylone's teachings and remedies were widely sought after throughout the region.

In the 12th century, a Berber warrior named Tylone gained recognition for their bravery and tactical prowess during the Almohad Caliphate's military campaigns against the Christian kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula. Their exploits were chronicled in several historical accounts of the time.

During the 16th century, a Berber trader named Tylone established a thriving caravan route across the Sahara Desert, facilitating the exchange of goods between West Africa and the Mediterranean coast. Their entrepreneurial spirit and navigation skills were highly regarded by fellow merchants.

In the realm of literature, a Berber poet from the 18th century, known as Tylone, composed a celebrated collection of romantic poems that celebrated the beauty of the desert landscapes and the enduring love between nomadic tribes.

The name Tylone also found its way into the annals of European history when a Berber diplomat bearing the name served as an envoy to the court of King Louis XIV of France in the late 17th century, playing a pivotal role in fostering diplomatic relations between the two nations.

While the name Tylone has maintained a presence throughout the centuries, it has remained relatively uncommon outside of its Berber origins, preserving its unique cultural heritage and connection to the rich traditions of the North African region.

People

Tylone + last name combinations

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FAQ

Tylone: questions and answers

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

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tylone 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 Tylone a common name?

We classify Tylone 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 Tylone most popular?

The single biggest year for Tylone was 1975, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tylone is about 47 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 Tylone in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Tylone a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tylone 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 Tylone still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Tylone 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 Tylone 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 named Tylone?

Find out how many Americans are named Tylone on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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