Tyjae
Primarily a boy's name with 230 recorded births. Also given to 200 girls.
Meaning & Origin
When Tyjae hit its peak of 16 births in 2001, 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.
Tyjae has stayed in use since then, even as naming fashions have shifted around it.
In the most recent SSA release, Tyjae ranks #6132 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Tyjae is a boy's and girl's baby name of modern American origin, a creative spelling variant of Tyjai or Ty-Jay — combining the popular Ty- prefix (from Tyler or Tyson) with the French-influenced Jae/Jay suffix. The combined name evokes two distinct masculine name traditions in a compact two-syllable form.
NFL running back Tyjae Spears of the Tennessee Titans brought this spelling into sports headlines, giving the name an athletic association for parents who follow football.
EtymologyShow more
Tyjae is built from 5 letters and one syllable — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Tyjae creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tyjae has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1993.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 42 | #10493 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 49 | #9861 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 102 | #8241 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 37 | #8213 | — |
The Story of Tyjae
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2001, Tyjae is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Tyjae are most likely born between 1993 and 2011.
How rare is Tyjae?
Only about 1 in every 240,000 babies born in 2024 was named Tyjae — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1993, peaked in the 2000s with 102 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Tyjae by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1993–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | #6132 |
| 2023 | 5 | #14012 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9749 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13911 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8660 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9665 |
| 2018 | 6 | #12024 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8753 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9494 |
| 2012 | 6 | #12170 |
| 2010 | 12 | #7057 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10898 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10959 |
| 2007 | 12 | #7049 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11956 |
| 2005 | 8 | #9039 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6114 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5531 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5705 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4875 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tyjae as a Girl's Name
Tyjae is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 200 recorded births since 1996.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–2024