Tyger
Meaningtiger · English
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,546 in 1997
9 babies were named Tyger in the US in 2025. It has dropped 176 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Tyger you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tyger, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tyger would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTyger first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1997, when it ranked #2,546. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendTyger has slipped 176 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Tyger means “tiger”. Our records link it to American and English roots.
About the name Tyger
Tyger is a boy name of American and English origin meaning “tiger”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ger”. US birth records list Tyger for boys from 1988 to 2025, in 34 of those 38 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #2,546 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.6 | 645,161 boys |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 187,617 boys |
| 2000s | 7.6 | 131,926 boys |
| 2010s | 6.5 | 152,672 boys |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 157,480 boys |
Other spellings of Tyger
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Tyger
What does the name Tyger mean?
Tyger means “tiger” in English.
What is the origin of the name Tyger?
Tyger has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Tyger a boy or girl name?
Tyger is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tyger?
Tyger ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#2,546).