Kyle
boy name#508 in 2025Kyle entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #18 in 1990, ranks #508 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1881–2025
#508
rank today
#18
peak (1990)
594
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #848 |
| 1890s | #866 |
| 1900s | #895 |
| 1910s | #830 |
| 1920s | #723 |
| 1930s | #631 |
| 1940s | #593 |
| 1950s | #330 |
| 1960s | #178 |
| 1970s | #92 |
| 1980s | #34 |
| 1990s | #23 |
| 2000s | #66 |
| 2010s | #176 |
| 2020s | #406 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kyle has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 462,000 people named Kyle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kyle alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kyle in 2025?
- Kyle ranks #508 among US boy names in 2025, with 594 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kyle most popular?
- Kyle peaked in 1990, reaching #18 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kyle with classmates?
- Kyle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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