Tylar
Boy name · 18 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Tylar: 18 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2012.
Tylar is a modern spelling variant of Tyler, an occupational surname turned first name that originates from the Old English word *tygele*, meaning "tile maker" or "tiler." The name gained widespread popularity in the late 20th century, partly thanks to the 1978 film *Grease*, where John Travolta’s character Danny Zuko famously crooned the name in the song "Sandy." In real life, notable bearers include Tyler, the Creator, the influential American rapper and producer, and Tyler Perry, the actor and filmmaker. As a geographic link, the surname Tyler is shared with Tyler, Texas, though the place name itself likely derives from a different root. The spelling Tylar offers a distinctive twist while retaining the name's strong, crafty heritage.
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20125 babies
- Latest (2014)
- #6803 babies
- Total births
- 18since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y