Ty

Meaning of Ty

From Tyrone, meaning "land of Owen"; also a short form of Tyler meaning "tile maker".

Ty has Irish, Welsh roots — browse every Irish, Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ty

Ty is climbing again, up to #813 in 2025 from #853 in 2024 after peaking at #169 in 2005.

Notable people named Ty

• Ty Cobb
  Baseball Hall of Famer
• Ty Burrell
  Actor (Modern Family)
• Ty Pennington
  Television host, carpenter
• Ty Murray
  Professional rodeo cowboy
• Ty Herndon
  Country music singer

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Questions about the name Ty

What does the name Ty mean?

Ty means from tyrone, meaning "land of owen"; also a short form of tyler meaning "tile maker", and it comes from Irish, Welsh origins.

Is Ty a boy's or a girl's name?

Ty is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ty?

In 2025, Ty ranked #813 for boys, up from #853 the year before.

When was Ty most popular?

Ty peaked at #169 in 2005.