Tye
Tye is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pasture, meadow, or enclosure.
Origin and history
Tye is a unisex given name of Old English origin, historically derived from a topographic surname indicating someone who lived near an enclosure or common pasture. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a masculine name though it remains relatively uncommon. It is often chosen as a modern, short alternative to names like Tyler or Tyson.
Popularity in the United States
5,222 babies in the United States have been named Tye since 1880. It ranks #1688 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1648.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.3 %)
- CA (21.2 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- WA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 22 |
| 1950-1960 | 111 |
| 1960-1970 | 357 |
| 1970-1980 | 623 |
| 1980-1990 | 751 |
| 1990-2000 | 906 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,414 |
| 2010-2019 | 753 |
| 2020-2029 | 279 |
Famous people named Tye
- Tye Sheridan: Actor
- Tye Dillinger: Professional Wrestler
- Tye White: Actor
Fun facts
- Tye originates from the Old English word 'tēag', which referred to a small piece of enclosed land or village common.
- While used as an independent name, Tye frequently serves as a concise variant for Tyler or Tyson.