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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1987 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).