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UK boy's name

Tylen

A modern invented name with no clear etymological meaning.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tylen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tylen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 5 births.

This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2010 to 2023. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Tylen. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tylen ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 5 boys were registered as Tylen.
  • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tylen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2012

5 births

Estimated living

21

2026

Meaning

What does Tylen mean?

The name Tylen is believed to have originated in the ancient Germanic language, with roots dating back to the 5th century CE. It is thought to be derived from the Old Germanic word "tyli," which means "strong" or "resilient." This name was particularly popular among the various Germanic tribes that inhabited the regions of modern-day Germany, Scandinavia, and parts of Eastern Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tylen can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing fragments of the Gothic Bible translation. In this text, the name appears as "Tylens," referring to a minor character mentioned in one of the biblical passages.

During the Middle Ages, the name Tylen gained popularity among the nobility and ruling classes across various Germanic kingdoms. One notable figure bearing this name was Tylen von Heitersheim, a German knight who participated in the Crusades during the late 12th century.

In the 15th century, a renowned Dutch scholar and humanist named Tylen van der Beken was known for his contributions to the field of philosophy and his translations of ancient Greek texts. He lived from approximately 1420 to 1492.

Moving forward to the 16th century, Tylen Brahe, a Danish astronomer, is remembered for his groundbreaking observations and contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He lived from 1546 to 1601 and is often referred to as the "Renaissance astronomer."

In the 19th century, Tylen Crittenden, an American politician and lawyer, served as the 17th Governor of Missouri from 1865 to 1869. He played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts following the American Civil War and was born in 1809.

While the name Tylen has waxed and waned in popularity over the centuries, its Germanic roots and historical associations with strength, resilience, and intellectual pursuits have endured. Although relatively uncommon in modern times, the name continues to carry a sense of cultural heritage and historical significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tylen over time

The chart below shows babies named Tylen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Tylen, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tylen
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Decades

Tylen by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tylen 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 #4890 6 2
2010s #4203 15 4

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FAQ

Tylen: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tylen in the UK right now?

In 2023, Tylen was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Tylen most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 5 babies registered as Tylen in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tylen?

A modern invented name with no clear etymological meaning.

How many people are called Tylen in the UK?

A total of 21 babies have been registered as Tylen across the 6 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.