Ty
Ty is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Short form of names like Tyler ('tile maker') or Tyrone ('land of Owen').
Origin and history
Ty is a short form traditionally derived from names starting with 'Ty-', such as Tyler, Tyson, or Tyrone. It has been used independently in the United States since the late 19th century. Its origin traces back to various Old English, Anglo-French, or Old Norse elements depending on the full root name.
Popularity in the United States
47,607 babies in the United States have been named Ty since 1880. It ranks #524 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #709.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.5 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- OH (5 %)
- PA (4.1 %)
- FL (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 27 |
| 1920-1930 | 13 |
| 1930-1940 | 24 |
| 1940-1950 | 135 |
| 1950-1960 | 672 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,553 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,830 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,634 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,294 |
| 2000-2010 | 17,123 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,211 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,091 |
Famous people named Ty
- Ty Cobb: baseball player
- Ty Burrell: actor
- Ty Pennington: television host, designer
Fun facts
- While originally a nickname for longer 'Ty-' names, Ty has maintained a steady presence as an independent given name in the United States.