Tyke

♂ Boy

Pronounced TYK /ˈtaɪk/High

Meaning: From the English word tyke — from the Old Norse tik, variously 'a small child/little one' (affectionate) and 'a small dog'; a word-name; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: A small child; a little one: Tyke is a word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. We note the word.

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Origin LowEnglish, Norse

MeaningFrom the English word tyke — from the Old Norse tik, variously 'a small child/little one' (affectionate) and 'a small dog'; a word-name; we note the word

U.S. rank (2024)#9767 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 212

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tyke comes from the English word tyke — from the Old Norse tik, variously 'a small child/little one' (affectionate) and 'a small dog'; a word-name (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'TYK').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a nickname/word name. Rare, a-little-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Tyke is an English word (from the Old Norse tik), variously 'a small child/little one' (affectionate) — a crisp, playful word-name (we note the word; said 'TYK').

Overall data confidence 22%

References — Tyke — English word-name

Variations

TikeTy

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tyke mean?

Tyke is an English word (from the Old Norse tik), variously 'a small child/little one'; a word-name. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Tyke?

It's said TYK /ˈtaɪk/ — one syllable (rhymes with 'like').

Is Tyke a boy or girl name?

Tyke is a boy's name.

How popular is Tyke?

Tyke is a very rare name in the U.S.