Boy · #1,039 in 2026

Tylan

Tylosin is a macrolide antibiotic and bacteriostatic feed additive used in veterinary medicine. It has a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive organisms and a limited range of Gram-negative organisms. It is found naturally as a fermentation product of Streptomyces fradiae.

Current Rank
#1,039
Peak Rank
#1,039 (2026)
Total Babies
4K
5-Yr Trend
+51%
1992
First Year
2024
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#9147
Peak Rank
180
Total Count
23
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tylan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Tylosin is a macrolide antibiotic and bacteriostatic feed additive used in veterinary medicine. It has a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive organisms and a limited range of Gram-negative organisms. It is found naturally as a fermentation product of Streptomyces fradiae.

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The Story of Tylan

Tylan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1962, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 214 Tylans were born — ranking #1,039 that year. As of 2026, Tylan ranks #1,039 for baby boys with 214 births, rising sharply (+51% over the past five years). In total, more than 4K Tylans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tylan

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tylan

What does the name Tylan mean?
Tylosin is a macrolide antibiotic and bacteriostatic feed additive used in veterinary medicine. It has a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive organisms and a limited range of Gram-negative organisms. It is found naturally as a fermentation product of Streptomyces fradiae.
How popular is Tylan in 2026?
In 2026, Tylan ranks #1,039 among boys' names in the U.S., with 214 babies given the name that year.
When was Tylan most popular?
Tylan reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,039 that year with 214 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Tylan most popular?
Tylan has historically been most popular in Mississippi, South Carolina, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tylan.
Is Tylan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tylan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Tylan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tylan include Ivar, Glyn, Vladimir. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tylan

Tylan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Tylan's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,039. Use the chart and map above to compare Tylan'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.