Ty Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ty has its origins in Old English and Old Norse, meaning 'land' or associated with the god Tyr. It evolved from names like Tyler and Tyson and has become popular in recent decades as a standalone name. It conveys traits of strength and friendliness, though it has no biblical relevance.
The name Ty is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ty has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ty' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4668th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3355th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 669th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 407th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 385th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 232nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 579th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6119th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6245th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6561st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15202nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ty' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ty"
Pronunciation
/taɪ/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Ty is often considered a diminutive of names such as Tyler or Tyson, deriving from Old French and Old English roots. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Norse god Tyr, who represents war and law.
Meaning
Ty means 'land' or 'from the land' in some interpretations, while it is also associated with the qualities of strength and lawfulness.
Language Evolution
Tyr (Old Norse), Tyler (Old French/Old English), Tyson (Old French)
Historical Usage
The name Ty gained popularity in the late 20th century as a standalone name, especially in English-speaking countries, partly influenced by cultural figures and media.
Variants & Derivatives
Tyler, Tyson, Tyrone, Tye
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ty is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Famous People
Ty Burrell - American actor and comedian, Ty Dolla Sign - American singer and songwriter, Ty Cobb - American baseball player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ty"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ty"
"Ty" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4668th of 7545 | 40 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3355th of 6773 | 91 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 669th of 7552 | 2,419 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 407th of 10718 | 6,098 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 385th of 16616 | 8,815 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 232nd of 24088 | 24,022 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 579th of 23106 | 5,809 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6119th of 12526 | 72 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6245th of 19264 | 120 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6321st of 27321 | 198 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6561st of 35406 | 289 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15202nd of 30306 | 53 |
Regional Popularity of "Ty" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
23.39% 521st/2227 |
29.38% 714th/2430 |
29.44% 840th/2853 |
16.68% 463rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
10.73% 315th/2937 |
16.97% 591st/3483 |
15.35% 540th/3518 |
7.76% 314th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.28% 305th/3685 |
12.87% 576th/4475 |
7.99% 415th/5194 |
5.22% 330th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
3.88% 178th/4582 |
5.25% 271st/5164 |
3.20% 234th/7313 |
3.46% 258th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
11.67% 465th/3984 |
17.16% 770th/4487 |
8.62% 588th/6822 |
8.86% 556th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ty" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ty"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ty" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.