Short form of Tyler or Tyson; of the river Taya
Originally a diminutive for names beginning with the syllable Ty-, such as Tyler (tile maker) or Tyson (firebrand). It has evolved into a standalone name, often associated with the river Taya in Scotland or simply as a modern, punchy monosyllabic choice.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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