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Tylen

♂ Boy

Pronounced TYE-luhn /ˈtaɪ.lən/Medium

Meaning: Tiler of roofsMedium

In 30 seconds: Tylen is an English boy's name meaning 'tiler of roofs,' an occupational name turned given name. It is a fresh-sounding spelling built on a very old trade.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningTiler of roofs
U.S. rank (2025)#1633 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births104 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,841

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519852025

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

The meaning 'tiler of roofs' marks Tylen as an occupational name, the kind that once described a person's work before becoming a personal name. The spelling is modern, one of a small cluster that swaps the ending vowel. Close kin like Tylan, Tylin, and Tylon are simply the same name with a different final letter.

The trim two-syllable shape gives it an easy, contemporary feel. American actor Tylen Jacob Williams, known from the sitcom 'Instant Mom,' carries the name.

Did you know? Tylen is a spelling variant of Tylan, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'tiler of roofs' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Tylen — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

TylanTylinTylon

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Tylen Jacob Williams (2001–present)
    American actor known for playing James Phillips on the Nick at Nite sitcom Instant Mom.

If you like Tylen…

Tylan— A listed variation differing only in the ending vowel.
Tylin— A listed variation of the same occupational name.
Kolsen— shares the -en ending
Graysen— a similarly popular pick
Daylen— shares Tylen's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tylen mean?

Tylen is usually explained as meaning 'tiler of roofs' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Tylen?

It's commonly said TYE-luhn /ˈtaɪ.lən/.

Is Tylen a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Tylen is used as a boy name.

How popular is Tylen?

In 2024, Tylen ranked #1979 in the U.S. for boys, with 79 births recorded.

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