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Tye

boy name
Origin
English
Syllables
1
Peak era
1990s/2020s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

variant of Ty, short form of Tyler, occupational surname 'tile maker'

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1990s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Tye peaked in the 1990s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Tye

Most people given the name Tye in the United States were born between 1980 and 2009. The Tye you meet today is most often in his 20s or 30s.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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