Tyler

Tyler is both a surname and a given name of English origin. It originated as an occupational name for a tiler or tile maker, derived from Middle English and Old French forms of tiling. Over time it became a hereditary surname and later a popular given name in English-speaking countries.

As a given name, Tyler is used for boys and, in recent decades, for girls as well. In the United States, its popularity rose in the late 20th century, and it has remained common into the 21st century.

Notable people named Tyler include Tyler Perry (born 1969), American filmmaker and actor; Tyler, the Creator (born 1991), American rapper and producer; Tyler Hoechlin (born 1987), American actor; and Tyler Oakley (born 1989), American YouTuber.

Geographically, Tyler refers to several places in the United States. The most prominent is Tyler, Texas, a city in Smith County known for its rose industry. The name also appears in other towns and counties, including Tyler, Minnesota; Tyler County in West Virginia and Texas, among others.

The name has cross-cultural variants and is used in other English-speaking countries as well, often reflecting the same occupational origin. It is also encountered in surname contexts in historical records and modern usage.