Tieler
Primarily a boy's name of Old English origin with 199 recorded births. Also given to 35 girls.
Meaning & Origin
When Tieler hit its peak of 24 births in 1994, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Today, Tieler reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Tieler is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tieler is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, a variant of Tyler, from the Old English tīgelere, meaning 'tile maker' or 'one who lays tiles.'
Tyler has been one of America's most popular surname-as-first-names since the 1980s. Tieler's distinctive spelling reflects parents who loved the sound but wanted a more personalized look for their child.
EtymologyShow more
Tieler is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Old English naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Tieler creates its characteristic active, energetic quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tieler has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #14063 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 88 | #8571 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 106 | #5851 | — |
The Story of Tieler
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1994, Tieler is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Tieler are most likely born between 1991 and 2004.
How rare is Tieler?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tieler is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 1990s with 106 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tieler by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 1991–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | #14063 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12332 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8940 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8848 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7370 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7588 |
| 2004 | 9 | #8086 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10753 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6991 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7456 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7346 |
| 1999 | 9 | #7065 |
| 1998 | 17 | #4180 |
| 1997 | 14 | #4649 |
| 1996 | 9 | #6445 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5469 |
| 1994 | 24 | #3021 |
| 1993 | 6 | #8606 |
| 1992 | 7 | #7329 |
| 1991 | 9 | #5892 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tieler as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Tieler has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 35 births since 1992.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2017