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Tyler

Boy / Girl name · 3,107 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Tyler: 3,107 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 296 births in 2012.

Of Old English origins, Tyler began as an occupational surname for a maker or layer of tiles, derived from the Old French *tieuleor* (from Latin *tegula*, a roof tile). It gained traction as a first name in America before reaching Scotland. Famous bearers include Tyler Perry, the American actor and filmmaker, and President John Tyler, the tenth U.S. president. The name shares etymological roots with the town of Tylers Green in England. As a unisex name, Tyler saw a notable rise in popularity for girls in the 1990s and 2000s, though it remains more common for boys in Scotland.