Total births
381
Boys' name · since 1972
Tycho
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 381 babies named Tycho, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5731
- among boys today
- 381
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
381 babies have been named Tycho since 1972, making it today's #5731 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tycho has been recorded 381 times among boys since 1972, currently ranked #5731 nationally and more common than 60% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #5731 among boys today
- 381 born since 1972
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Tycho is currently the #5731 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 381 born since 1972, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5731
- among boys today
- 381
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Tycho vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5731
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Tycho was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
30 babies were named Tycho in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Tycho compares
381 Top 49% higher than 51% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tycho's all-time total is 4% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tycho | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 381 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tycho's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tycho's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tycho at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#5,731
Active since
1972
Tycho popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Tycho by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Tycho's strongest decade.
165 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Tycho births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s 62
2000s
62 births
- 2010s
2010s
165 births
- 2020s
2020s
137 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 165 births (43% of all-time use).
Tycho by state
Where Tycho concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 42 | 11.0% |
California share of Tycho's total US births 11.0%
42 of 381 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tycho? ▼
381 babies have been named Tycho since 1972. It currently ranks #5731 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 30 births.
When was Tycho most popular? ▼
Tycho was most popular in the 2010s decade with 165 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Tycho most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tycho are California (42 births).
How long has the name Tycho been used? ▼
Records for Tycho go back to 1972, giving 54 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Tycho? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tyce, Tycen, Tychicus, Tycere. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tycho's data
- Tycho's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (165 total births) through the 2020s (137) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Tychos (42 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tycho
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tycho
Compare Tycho side by side: Tycho vs Tyce Tycho vs Tycen Tycho vs Tychicus
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tycho: #5731 Boys' Name - 381 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tycho. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tycho draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.