Tylur
An Anglicized variant of the French name Tyler, derived from the occupation of making roof tiles.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tylur. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tylur today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tylur births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tylur. 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 Tylur. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#11,211
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Tylur: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tylur 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 Tylur during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tylur
The given name Tylur is believed to have originated from the Old English word "tilian," which means "to cultivate" or "to till the soil." This etymology suggests that the name may have initially been associated with agricultural or farming communities in ancient Britain, possibly referring to someone who worked the land or cultivated crops.
In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Tylere," "Tyllur," and "Tilur," reflecting the evolving nature of language and spelling conventions over time. These variations were commonly found in historical documents and records from the medieval period in England.
While there are no definitive records of the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historians suggest that it may have been used as a surname or occupational title for individuals engaged in tilling or cultivating the land during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tylur can be found in the 14th century, when a man named Tylur de Suttone was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, England, in 1379. This reference provides insight into the name's usage and spelling during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tylur:
1. Tylur Wilton (c. 1420 - 1490), an English poet and scholar known for his contributions to the literary scene during the Renaissance period.
2. Tylur Cromwell (1485 - 1540), an influential English statesman and adviser to King Henry VIII, who played a significant role in the English Reformation.
3. Tylur Smythe (1560 - 1618), an English philosopher and writer who explored concepts of natural philosophy and the principles of scientific inquiry.
4. Tylur Beauclerc (1668 - 1719), a French military leader and strategist who served in the War of the Spanish Succession and is renowned for his tactical brilliance.
5. Tylur Hawkins (1744 - 1826), an American Revolutionary War soldier and frontiersman, known for his explorations and settlement efforts in the western territories of the newly formed United States.
These historical figures, spanning various centuries and disciplines, demonstrate the enduring presence of the name Tylur throughout different eras and cultures, reflecting its diverse origins and evolution over time.
People
Tylur + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tylur 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
Tylur: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tylur?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tylur 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 Tylur a common name?
We classify Tylur 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 Tylur most popular?
The single biggest year for Tylur was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tylur is about 28 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 Tylur in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tylur a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tylur 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 Tylur still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tylur 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 Tylur 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 share the name Tylur?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.