Ty
Ty: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /taΙͺ/
Meaning and origin of Ty
- A diminutive of the male given name Tyrone, Tyler, Tyson, Tyron, and other male given names beginning with "Ty".
Etymology
Clipping of Tyrone, Tyler, Tyson, Tyron, and other male given names beginning with "Ty".
How popular is Ty?
Since 1880, 737 girls and 47,607 boys in the U.S. have been named Ty (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3834 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #169 in 2005. In 2025 it ranked #813 for boys, with 311 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ty
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Ty
Names that peaked around the same time as Ty and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Ty FAQ
What does the name Ty mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Tyrone, Tyler, Tyson, Tyron, and other male given names beginning with "Ty". Clipping of Tyrone, Tyler, Tyson, Tyron, and other male given names beginning with "Ty".
How popular is the name Ty?
Since 1880, 737 girls and 47,607 boys in the U.S. have been named Ty (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3834 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #169 in 2005. In 2025 it ranked #813 for boys, with 311 babies given the name.
Is Ty a boy or girl name?
Ty is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 737 girls and 47,607 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.