Tylan
Boy name · #1134 in 2025 · Uniqueness 51/100
In 2025, 187 baby boys were named Tylan, placing it at #1134 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1388, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 9,626 boys born in 2025 was named Tylan.
Babies named Tylan per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 63-year story
Tylan first appears in the Social Security records in 1962, when 5 boys received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2024, with 198 babies and a rank of #1092. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Tylan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Tylan in class?
Tylan scores 51 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Tylan is most common
Geography matters for names, and Tylan is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Tylans were GA (21), AL (16), LA (15), SC (15), MS (13). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Tylan
Statistically, parents drawn to Tylan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Dilan, Ilan, Mylan, Kylan, and Ayman.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Tylan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 187 | #1132 |
| 2024 | 198 | #1092 |
| 2023 | 192 | #1105 |
| 2022 | 169 | #1190 |
| 2021 | 145 | #1300 |
| 2020 | 131 | #1353 |
| 2019 | 141 | #1303 |
| 2018 | 119 | #1458 |
| 2017 | 111 | #1502 |
| 2016 | 116 | #1478 |
| 2015 | 124 | #1388 |
| 2014 | 119 | #1414 |
| 2013 | 85 | #1725 |
| 2012 | 117 | #1419 |
| 2011 | 103 | #1533 |
| 2010 | 125 | #1358 |
| 2009 | 134 | #1304 |
| 2008 | 129 | #1334 |
| 2007 | 142 | #1237 |
| 2006 | 132 | #1265 |
| 2005 | 131 | #1209 |
| 2004 | 105 | #1374 |
| 2003 | 110 | #1282 |
| 2002 | 80 | #1543 |
| 2001 | 124 | #1129 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tylan a popular boy name?
Tylan ranked #1134 among boys in 2025 with 187 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1388.
When was the name Tylan most popular?
Tylan peaked in 2024, when 198 American boys received the name (ranked #1092 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Tylan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 9,626 newborn American boys was named Tylan. It scores 51/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.