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Tyner

TY-nur /ˈtaɪnər/

At a glance

In short
Tyner is a unique and distinctive name for baby boys, with English origins meaning "one who plays the harp." It evokes creativity and artistic expression.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2019 (#12,145)
Babies in 2019
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#5,877 in 2003
First recorded
2000

Meaning of Tyner

Tyner is a unique and distinctive name for baby boys. Its origin can be traced back to England, where it was derived from the Old English word "tunere," meaning "one who plays the harp." With its musical connotation, Tyner evokes a sense of creativity and artistic expression. While the name may not be extremely popular, it has been steadily chosen by parents over the years. According to data for newborns in the United States, Tyner ranked 12th in occurrence in 2003 and consistently appeared on the list between 2000 and 2019. This demonstrates that Tyner is an intriguing choice for parents seeking a name that stands out while still maintaining a sense of familiarity.

How to pronounce Tyner

English

Popularity of Tyner in the U.S.

Tyner was last recorded in the U.S. in 2019, ranked #12,145 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,877 in 2003. It first appears in the records in 2000.

Bar and line chart: Tyner in the U.S., 2000–2019. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 12 in 2003 and 5 in 2019. Line: rank among boy names, peak #5,877 in 2003, #12,145 in 2019.
  • Boys named Tyner (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2000–2019. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2000⁠–⁠2019 16 rows
Tyner: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2019512,145▲ 11
2018512,156▼ 1,381
2017610,775▲ 1,410
2016512,185back (not recorded in 2015)
2014512,108back (not recorded in 2013)
2012512,274back (not recorded in 2011)
201088,803▲ 1,061
200979,864▼ 845
200889,019▲ 769
200779,788▼ 1,056
200688,732▼ 1,092
200597,640▲ 503
200488,143▼ 2,266
2003125,877▲ 1,766
200287,643back (not recorded in 2001)
200087,416new

Notable people named Tyner

  • Tyner Rushing is an American actress known for her roles in Under the Banner of Heaven, Stranger Things and For All Mankind.