Kye
boy name#1366 in 2025Kye entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #693 in 2016, ranks #1366 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1956–2025
#1366
rank today
#693
peak (2016)
136
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3121 |
| 1960s | #3493 |
| 1970s | #3271 |
| 1980s | #2380 |
| 1990s | #1998 |
| 2000s | #1389 |
| 2010s | #983 |
| 2020s | #1012 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kye has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 5,500 people named Kye are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kye is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kye in 2025?
- Kye ranks #1366 among US boy names in 2025, with 136 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kye most popular?
- Kye peaked in 2016, reaching #693 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kye with classmates?
- Kye will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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