Tye

Boy name

Tye has been given to 5,580 babies in the U.S. since 1930. It peaked in 2005.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,580

Peak year

2005 (179 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1930

10-year trend

▼ -53%

Gender split

6% girls / 94% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Tye — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Tyboy

48,344 babies since 1915

Treboy

5,950 babies since 1974

Kyeboy

5,904 babies since 1956

Tyceboy

2,614 babies since 1942

Tyreboy

2,169 babies since 1913

Ryeboy

1,236 babies since 1971

Names with a similar vibe

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Zakaryboy

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Chaceboy

5,545 babies since 1970

Jaylanboy

5,539 babies since 1989

Jamarcusboy

5,638 babies since 1975

Johannboy

5,519 babies since 1912

Kevonboy

5,503 babies since 1950

FAQ

How popular is the name Tye?

Tye has been given to 5,580 babies in the U.S. since 1930. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Tye peak?

Tye peaked in 2005, when 179 babies were given the name.

Is Tye a girl or boy name?

Tye is primarily a boy name (94% of babies named Tye are boys).

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