Tyler is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #265 in 2025 with 171 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 3,125 births ranking #21. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 83.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,590 boys born was named Tyler. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Tyler is a very familiar occupational surname name meaning tile maker. It has been a major boys' name for decades because it feels smooth, strong, and easy to place.
The name rose sharply in the late twentieth century and became one of the defining boys' names of that period. Its broad use has made it feel more like a standard first name than a surname borrow.