The name Ty is of Welsh origin and means "ruler". It is a short form of the Welsh name Tudor, which was borne by several historical figures including the Tudor dynasty that ruled England during the 16th century. The name Ty has gained popularity in recent years as a unisex given name, but it has been traditionally used more commonly for boys.
Here are some insights into the popularity of the name Ty over the years in the United States:
In the early decades of data collection, from 1954 to 1989, the name Ty was relatively uncommon. The number of births each year fluctuated between a low of 5 births in 1960 and 1976, and a high of 13 births in 1982 and 1983.
Starting from 1990, there was a notable increase in the popularity of the name Ty. The number of births each year rose steadily, reaching a peak of 30 births in 2004. This period saw consistently higher numbers compared to the previous decades, indicating that the name Ty gained traction during this time.
However, after reaching its zenith in 2004, the popularity of the name Ty began to decline gradually. From 2005 onwards, the number of births each year decreased, with some notable fluctuations such as a spike to 27 births in 2003 and another peak at 24 births in 1998.
In recent years, from 2011 onwards, the name Ty has seen a further decrease in popularity. The number of births each year has consistently been in single digits, with some years as low as 5 births (in 2014 and 2019).
Over the entire period from 1954 to 2020, there were a total of 731 babies named Ty at birth in the United States. Despite its ups and downs in popularity over the years, the name Ty has been given to a significant number of children throughout these decades.