Tye Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tye is an Old English name meaning 'enclosure' or 'bond.' It evolved from 'tige' in Old English through Middle English to its current form. The name embodies traits of connection and uniqueness, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is currently viewed as a modern and stylish choice.
The name Tye is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South 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, Tye has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled 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, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Tye' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5874th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2172nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1084th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1161st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1232nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2363rd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9591st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11362nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9176th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10550th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15328th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tye' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tye"
Pronunciation
/taɪ/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Tye originally derives from the Old English word 'tige,' which means 'a small enclosure' or 'a piece of land.' It has also been associated with the word 'tie,' indicating a connection or bond.
Meaning
enclosure, bond
Language Evolution
Old English: Tige, Middle English: Tie, Modern English: Tye
Historical Usage
The name Tye gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often used as a first name or surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Ty, Tyee, Tyeh
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tye is seen as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Tye Sheridan, American actor, Tye Banks, American singer and songwriter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tye"
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 "Tye"
"Tye" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5874th of 6773 | 11 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2172nd of 7552 | 266 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1084th of 10718 | 908 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1161st of 16616 | 1,280 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1232nd of 24088 | 2,033 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2363rd of 23106 | 688 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9591st of 12526 | 17 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11362nd of 19264 | 33 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9176th of 27321 | 111 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10550th of 35406 | 145 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15328th of 30306 | 52 |
Regional Popularity of "Tye" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
44.25% 1228th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
45.52% 1337th/2937 |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
36.24% 1275th/3518 |
22.08% 893rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.98% 1547th/3685 |
50.15% 2244th/4475 |
22.85% 1187th/5194 |
19.68% 1243rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.02% 1238th/4582 |
31.02% 1602nd/5164 |
17.01% 1244th/7313 |
19.88% 1484th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
69.30% 2761st/3984 |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
32.50% 2217th/6822 |
43.34% 2720th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Tye" 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) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tye"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tye" 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.