Tylyn
A feminine name likely derived from the combination of the names Tyler and Lynn.
Name Census estimates that about 360 living Americans carry the first name Tylyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 72.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Tylyn today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tylyn births was 1993 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tylyn. 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
360
~ 1 in 952,095 Americans
Peak year
1993
46 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,345
Tracked since 1984
Gender
Gender distribution for Tylyn
Tylyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 368 total registrations, 100 (27.2%) were male and 268 (72.8%) were female.
Tylyn as a male name
- Ranked #14,042 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (9 births)
Tylyn as a female name
- Ranked #13,345 in 2023
- 7 female births in 2023
- Peak: 1993 (46 births)
Popularity
Tylyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tylyn from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 187 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tylyn 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 Tylyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tylyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tylyn
The name Tylyn is believed to have originated from the Celtic language branch, specifically from the ancient Britons who inhabited the regions of modern-day England and Wales. It is thought to be a derivative of the Old Welsh word "tylyn," which translates to "fair" or "beautiful."
The earliest recorded use of the name Tylyn can be traced back to the 6th century AD. In the ancient Welsh tales of the Mabinogion, there is a character named Tylyn ap Gwynlliw, who was a prince of the Welsh kingdom of Glywysing. This literary reference provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the medieval period in Britain.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tylyn was primarily used within Welsh communities and among those of Celtic descent. One notable bearer of the name was Tylyn ap Rhodri (c. 1050 - c. 1120), a Welsh prince and heir to the Kingdom of Gwynedd. He played a significant role in the conflicts between the Welsh kingdoms and the Norman invaders during the 11th century.
In the 13th century, a Welsh poet and philosopher named Tylyn Sion (c. 1220 - c. 1290) gained recognition for his works on ethics and morality. His writings influenced the intellectual discourse of the time and contributed to the preservation of the Welsh language and culture.
As the centuries passed, the name Tylyn became less common, but it was revived in the 19th century as part of the Welsh cultural renaissance. One notable figure was Tylyn Jones (1832 - 1901), a Welsh nationalist and campaigner for Welsh language education. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the University of Wales and the promotion of Welsh identity.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Tylyn Evans (1876 - 1954), a Welsh poet and novelist. He is remembered for his literary works that captured the essence of rural Welsh life and the struggles of the working class. His poetry and prose helped to preserve the cultural heritage of Wales during a period of rapid industrialization.
While the name Tylyn has remained relatively rare outside of Wales and Celtic communities, its enduring presence throughout history serves as a testament to the rich cultural legacy of the Welsh people and their language.
People
Tylyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tylyn 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
Tylyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tylyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 360 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tylyn 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 952,095 US residents.
Is Tylyn a common name?
We classify Tylyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 368 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tylyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Tylyn was 1993, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tylyn is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tylyn a female name?
Yes, 72.8% of people registered as Tylyn in the SSA data are female. 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.