Ty

Boy's name

Ty is a short form of the name Tyler, which originated as an English occupational surname meaning "tile maker" or "roofer."

Meaning Short for names starting with Ty
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 283 Falling
Peak year 2005

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ty Cobb - Baseball player, Hall of Famer.
  • Ty Pennington - TV host, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."
  • Ty Burrell - Actor, "Modern Family."
  • Ty Dolla Sign - Rapper, singer-songwriter.
  • Tyrese Gibson - Actor, singer, model.
  • Ty Law - NFL cornerback, Hall of Famer.
  • Ty Murray - Professional bull rider, rodeo champion.
  • Ty Herndon - Country music singer.
  • Ty Segall - Musician, singer-songwriter.
  • Ty Warner - Creator of Beanie Babies.

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