Tyler

Tyler is a common given name and surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English 'Tigeler', which denotes a maker or layer of tiles. The name Tyler has been popular in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.

Etymology

The name Tyler is of English origin and it is derived from an occupational surname for a tile maker or layer of tiles. The word is derived from the Old English 'tigele', which is from the Latin 'tegula', meaning 'tile'.

Popularity

In the United States, the name Tyler was among the most popular names for boys during the 1980s and 1990s. It has also been used for girls, but less commonly. In the United Kingdom, the name has been popular since the 1990s. In Canada, the name has been popular since the 1980s.

Notable People Named Tyler

There are many notable people named Tyler, including:

• Tyler Perry, an American actor, writer, producer, and director.
• Tyler, The Creator, an American rapper, songwriter, producer, and designer.
• Tyler Blackburn, an American actor and singer.
• Tyler Posey, an American actor and musician.

In Fiction

The name Tyler has been used for characters in various works of fiction, including:

• Tyler Durden, a character in the novel and film Fight Club.
• Tyler Lockwood, a character in the television series The Vampire Diaries.
• Tyler Hawkins, a character in the film Remember Me.

See Also

• List of most popular given names
• List of most popular surnames