Tylynn
A feminine name of modern invention, derived from the names Tyler and Lynn.
Name Census estimates that about 698 living Americans carry the first name Tylynn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 86.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Tylynn today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tylynn births was 2023 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tylynn. 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
698
~ 1 in 491,052 Americans
Peak year
2023
33 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,885
Tracked since 1984
Gender
Gender distribution for Tylynn
Tylynn leans heavily female at 86.7% of total registrations, but 94 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Tylynn as a male name
- Ranked #9,768 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (13 births)
Tylynn as a female name
- Ranked #6,885 in 2024
- 17 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1992 (25 births)
Popularity
Tylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tylynn from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 204 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Tylynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tylynn 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 Tylynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tylynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tylynn
The name Tylynn is a relatively modern invention, with its origins rooted in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Tyler and Lynn, both of which have separate etymological histories.
Tyler is an English surname that originated as an occupational name for a tiler, someone who laid tiles on roofs or floors. It derives from the Old French word "tieulier," which in turn comes from the Latin word "tegula," meaning "tile." The name gained popularity as a given name in the United States and other English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.
Lynn, on the other hand, is a gender-neutral given name derived from various sources. It can be a shortened form of names like Linden, Lynette, or Lyndon, or it can be a standalone name meaning "pool" or "lake" in Celtic languages.
The combination of Tyler and Lynn to form Tylynn is a creative attempt to create a unique and distinctive name. While it lacks a long historical lineage, it reflects the modern trend of blending traditional names or combining elements from different sources to create new names.
As a relatively new name, there are no recorded instances of Tylynn appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to its modern usage. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent decades.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tylynn is Tylynn Crayton (born in 1989), an American professional basketball player who played for several teams in the WNBA. Another individual with this name is Tylynn Gunter (born in 1997), an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 100-meter hurdles.
Additionally, Tylynn Garner (born in 1996) is an American professional wrestler better known by her ring name Ember Moon, who has performed for WWE. Tylynn Street (born in 1994) is a Canadian actress known for her roles in television series such as Riverdale and Supernatural.
While the name Tylynn may lack a deep historical lineage, it has gained some recognition in recent years, particularly in the United States and Canada, as a unique and distinctive name choice for newborns.
People
Tylynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tylynn 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
Tylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 698 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tylynn 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 491,052 US residents.
Is Tylynn a common name?
We classify Tylynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 709 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Tylynn was 2023, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tylynn is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tylynn a female name?
Yes, 86.7% of people registered as Tylynn 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.