Tylor
Tylor is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tile maker or tile layer.
Origin and history
Tylor is a variant spelling of the occupational surname Tyler, derived from the Old French 'tieuler' meaning a maker or layer of tiles. While less common than the traditional spelling, it emerged in the United States as part of the late 20th-century trend of using occupational surnames as first names. It continues to see modest, occasional use in contemporary American name choices.
Popularity in the United States
8,071 babies in the United States have been named Tylor since 1880. It ranks #1350 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1806.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.3 %)
- OH (7.1 %)
- PA (6.5 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- MI (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 29 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 961 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,576 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,801 |
| 2010-2019 | 470 |
| 2020-2029 | 121 |
Famous people named Tylor
- Tylor Megill: Baseball Pitcher, Athlete
Nicknames
Ty
Fun facts
- Like Tyler, the name original designated someone who made or laid roof and floor tiles in medieval times.
- Tylor developed as an alternative spelling of Tyler, gaining popularity alongside it during the late 20th century.