UK boy's name
Tylan
An invented name likely constructed from the name Tyler.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tylan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tylan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 14 births.
This profile covers 190 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 189 living people in the UK are called Tylan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tylan ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 14 boys were registered as Tylan.
- • About 189 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tylan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2013
14 births
Estimated living
189
2026
Meaning
What does Tylan mean?
The given name Tylan is of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "tilen," which means "to cultivate or till the land." It is believed to have emerged as a name sometime during the late medieval period or early Renaissance era, between the 14th and 16th centuries.
This name was initially associated with agricultural communities and was likely given to individuals involved in farming or tilling the land. The earliest recorded instances of the name Tylan can be traced back to various medieval records and parish registers from rural areas of England.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Tylan was a farmer from the village of Wiltshire, England, who lived during the late 15th century. Although his exact birth and death dates are unknown, historical records suggest that he was a prominent figure in his local community and played a significant role in the agricultural practices of the region.
In the 17th century, a notable figure named Tylan Browne (1620-1692) was a renowned horticulturist and botanist from Yorkshire, England. He is credited with introducing several new plant species to the region and contributed greatly to the development of horticulture during his time.
Another individual of historical significance was Sir Tylan Fairfax (1685-1757), an English landowner and politician who served as a member of the House of Commons. He was known for his advocacy of agricultural reforms and his efforts to improve the living conditions of peasants and farmers.
In the 19th century, Tylan Cummins (1822-1898) was a prominent American farmer and inventor from Ohio. He is best known for his innovative designs and improvements to agricultural machinery, which significantly increased productivity and efficiency in farming practices.
Lastly, Tylan Whitmore (1897-1979) was a British horticulturist and author who wrote extensively on gardening and plant cultivation. His books and articles were widely popular and influential, contributing to the widespread interest in horticulture and gardening during the 20th century.
While the name Tylan has its roots in English agricultural traditions, it has since transcended its initial associations and is now used more broadly as a given name across various cultures and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tylan over time
The chart below shows babies named Tylan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tylan, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tylan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tylan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3452 | 28 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2804 | 83 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2212 | 67 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2454 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Tylan
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tylan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tylan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tylan was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Tylan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 14 babies registered as Tylan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tylan?
An invented name likely constructed from the name Tyler.
How many people are called Tylan in the UK?
A total of 190 babies have been registered as Tylan across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.