How old is someone named Ty?
The average Ty is 28 years old.
Half of all living Tys are between 18 and 35.
When was Ty popular?
Ty was at its most popular in the mid 2000s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 311 babies were named Ty in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 | 0 |
| 1920s | 13 | 0 |
| 1930s | 24 | 0 |
| 1940s | 135 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 699 | 480 |
| 1960s | 3,633 | 3,000 |
| 1970s | 3,902 | 3,500 |
| 1980s | 3,752 | 3,500 |
| 1990s | 9,450 | 9,100 |
| 2000s | 17,321 | 17,000 |
| 2010s | 7,286 | 7,200 |
| 2020s | 2,102 | 2,100 |
How many Tys are still alive?
About 46,000 Tys are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 48,000 babies named Ty since 1915.
Nearly every Ty ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ty?
About half of living Tys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 4%
- Gen X 12%
- Millennial 19%
- Gen Z 52%
- Gen Alpha 13%
Is Ty an old name?
Not really. Ty is younger than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ty will be 47 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Ty a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.5% of living Tys are men.
Names the same age as Ty
NAME TWIN
Ty's name twin is Osvaldo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Osvaldo's age curve is the closest match to Ty's: 90% alike.
Other spellings: Tye (30)
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Questions about the name Ty
How old is the average Ty?
The average Ty in the US is 28 years old. The median is 24, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ty?
About 46,000 Tys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 48,000 babies given the name since 1915.
When was the name Ty most popular?
In 2005, when about 2,500 baby boys were named Ty.
Is Ty a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 52% of living Tys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this