Tyne
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Tyne: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1987.
Flowing from the ancient Celtic word for "river" or "water," Tyne is a graceful place name shared by two celebrated rivers—one winding through the Scottish Borders and another famously linking Newcastle to the North Sea. Its best-known bearer is Emmy-winning American actress Tyne Daly, though the name also echoes in the iconic Tyne Bridge of Newcastle. The Scottish river itself inspired the historic district of Tynedale. In Scotland, Tyne has gained quiet popularity as a modern, unisex given name, distinct from the similar-sounding Tina or Tynan, and carries a fresh, geographical simplicity that appeals to parents seeking a name rooted in landscape and heritage.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19873 babies
- Latest (1987)
- #5823 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1987
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y