Boy · #10,757 in 2026

Tykel

Current Rank
#10,757
Peak Rank
#5,876 (2003)
Total Babies
123
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1995
First Year
2018
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#5876
Peak Rank
123
Total Count
15
Years Active

The Story of Tykel

Tykel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1995, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 12 Tykels were born — ranking #5,876 that year. As of 2026, Tykel ranks #10,757 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 123 Tykels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tykel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tykel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Tickle
  • Tackle
  • Tical
  • Tikal
  • Takel
  • Teckle
  • Tickell
  • Teckel
  • Tekel
  • Toggle
  • Tuggle
  • Tagle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tykel

What does the name Tykel mean?
Tykel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Tykel in 2026?
In 2026, Tykel ranks #10,757 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Tykel most popular?
Tykel reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #5,876 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Tykel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tykel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Tykel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tykel include Latrail, Sabri, Dorean. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tykel

Tykel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 123 births in the dataset. Tykel's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #5,876. Use the chart and map above to compare Tykel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.