How Many People Are Named Tye?
Complete statistics for the name Tye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tye is a very rare male name, with only 5,268 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 62,648 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with over half (53%) of those named Tye being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 5,544 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tye Through the Generations
Tye peaked in popularity in 2005 with 179 births, marking a high point in its relatively brief history. Today, the average age of someone named Tye is 31, with a significant portion still under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. The age distribution shows 2,918 under-30s, 2,299 aged 30-60, and 327 over 60, reflecting its recent rise and current decline.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tye's American roots
📄 About the Name Tye
How Many People Have the Name Tye?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,647 people in the United States currently share the name Tye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 90,883 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Tye a Common or Rare Name?
Tye is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tye Mean?
Tye means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tye in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.
When Was Tye Most Popular?
The name Tye reached peak popularity in 2005, with 179 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tye?
Approximately 3,647 people named Tye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,647. That works out to roughly 1 in 90,883 Americans.
Is Tye a rare name?
Tye is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 90,883 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tye mean?
Tye means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Tye more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Tye are male and 7% are female.
When was Tye most popular?
Tye peaked in 2005 with 179 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.