Tyler

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ORIGINS & HISTORY

In 1066, the Tyler families were given vast estates in Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, and Herefordshire. Among the first immigrants to the United States with the name Tyler were John Tyler and his family, who settled in Virginia in 1623; Nathaniel Tyler, who settled in Massachusetts in 1630; and John Baptist Tyler, who settled in Maryland in 1706.^[1]

POPULARITY

Tyler is both a popular first name and surname. The name first emerged on the state popularity lists during the 1990s, the exact reasons for its sudden rise unknown. It was ranked the 12th most popular name for males in the United States according to Social Security statistics from 2000 to 2003. The name's popularity was theoretically influenced by the rising status of the name Taylor.

FAMOUS PERSONS

Being prevalent in many Western nations, it is no surprise that many famous people and locations would possess the name Tyler.

People of significance that possess the surname Tyler include:

• Edwin James Tyler (1864*1917), English cricket player
• John Tyler, Jr. (1790*1862), Tenth president of the United States
• Liv Tyler (1977), actress and model
• Steven Tyler (1948), leader of Aerosmith
• Walter Tyler (unknown*1381), leader of the English peasant's revolt of 1381

Prominent people who possess the first name Tyler include:

• Tyler Gannon (1984), actress and photographer
• Tyler James Hilton (1983), singer/songwriter and actor
• Tyler Hughes (1981), professional soccer player
• Tyler Perry (1969), playwright, actor, and director
• Tyler James Williams (1992), actor

Places that possess the name include:

• Tyler, Minnesota
• Tyler Park, Pennsylvania
• Tylersville, Ohio
• Tyler County, Texas
• Tyler County, West Virginia

Fictional characters with this name include:

• Darcy Tyler from the soap opera Neighbours
• Sam Tyler from the series Life on Mars
• Rose Tyler from Doctor Who
• Tyler Durden from Fight Club
• Tyler King from Highlander: The Series

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OTHER TYLER'S

Tyler Smith, Tyler Johnson, Tyler Williams, Tyler Jones, Tyler Brown, Tyler Davis, Tyler Miller, Tyler Wilson, Tyler Moore, Tyler Taylor, Tyler Aaker, Tyler Aarsvold, Tyler Abalos, Tyler Abbatiello, Tyler Abbey, Tyler Abele, Tyler Aberle, Tyler Abery, Tyler Abeyta, Tyler Abfalter, Tyler Abrahams, Tyler Abrams, Tyler Abstein, Tyler Accuttoroop, Tyler Bachtel, Tyler Aarness, Tyler Aaron, Tyler Aarroo, Tyler Aarroonn, Tyler Aassen, Tyler Abadie, Tyler Abare, Tyler Abbas, Tyler Abbate, Tyler Abbattista, Tyler Abbinett, Tyler Abbott, Tyler Abbruzzese, Tyler Abbs, Tyler Abbuhl, Tyler Abderholden, Tyler Abdon, Tyler Abel, Tyler Abelein, Tyler Abell, Tyler Abels, Tyler Abernathy, Tyler Abernethy, Tyler Abitz, Tyler Abla, More results

Author: Jackie White