How old is someone named Tyler?
The average Tyler is 28 years old.
Half of all living Tylers are between 22 and 34.
When was Tyler popular?
Tyler rose fast and peaked in 1994, then faded almost as fast. 59% of all Tylers were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 40 | 0 |
| 1910s | 203 | 0 |
| 1920s | 259 | 0 |
| 1930s | 234 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 492 | 220 |
| 1950s | 1,154 | 780 |
| 1960s | 3,275 | 2,700 |
| 1970s | 11,875 | 11,000 |
| 1980s | 88,238 | 83,000 |
| 1990s | 270,737 | 260,000 |
| 2000s | 169,866 | 170,000 |
| 2010s | 61,152 | 61,000 |
| 2020s | 13,918 | 14,000 |
How many Tylers are still alive?
About 600,000 Tylers are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 620,000 babies named Tyler since 1880.
Nearly every Tyler ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Tyler?
About half of living Tylers are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 3%
- Millennial 45%
- Gen Z 44%
- Gen Alpha 8%
Is Tyler an old name?
Not really. Tyler is younger than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Tyler will be 53 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Tyler a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97.1% of living Tylers are men.
Names the same age as Tyler
NAME TWIN
Tyler's name twin is Devan. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Devan's age curve is the closest match to Tyler's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Tyler
How old is the average Tyler?
The average Tyler in the US is 28 years old. The median is 29, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Tyler?
About 600,000 Tylers are alive in the US today, out of roughly 620,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Tyler most popular?
In 1994, when about 32,000 baby boys were named Tyler.
Is Tyler a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 45% of living Tylers, but the name spans several generations.
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