Tye
About Tye
Tye is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, functioning as either a standalone name or a shorter form of Tyler or Tyson. It may derive from Old English, where it referred to a meadow or an enclosure, or it could be related to the Old Norse name Týr, referring to a god of war and justice. As a modern given name, Tye gained modest popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, appreciated for its brevity and straightforward pronunciation. The name projects a casual, friendly image while maintaining a certain strength. Its simplicity makes it versatile across various cultural contexts, and its single-syllable structure gives it a contemporary, streamlined quality.
Pronounced TY.
As of October 2026, Tye ranked #3306 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #917 in 1968.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,881 | 78 | 40.6 |
| 2015 | #2,033 | 71 | 37 |
| 2016 | #2,182 | 63 | 33.2 |
| 2017 | #2,238 | 60 | 32.4 |
| 2018 | #2,790 | 44 | 24.2 |
| 2019 | #2,482 | 54 | 30.1 |
| 2020 | #2,614 | 49 | 28.4 |
| 2021 | #2,272 | 62 | 35.4 |
| 2022 | #3,978 | 28 | 16 |
| 2023 | #2,361 | 59 | 34.5 |
| 2024 | #2,859 | 45 | 26.1 |
| 2025 | #3,306 | 36 | 21.1 |
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- Tye Kayle Sheridan
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- Walter Tyeson "Tye" Fields
American boxer
- Tyrone "Tye" Tribbett
American gospel singer
- Elliott Tyrone "Tye" Waller
American baseball player and coach
- Tye Strickland
American reality TV personality; husband of Melissa Rycroft