Lyle
boy name#1046 in 2025Lyle entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #145 in 1918, ranks #1046 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1046
rank today
#145
peak (1918)
211
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #564 |
| 1890s | #297 |
| 1900s | #241 |
| 1910s | #176 |
| 1920s | #152 |
| 1930s | #162 |
| 1940s | #193 |
| 1950s | #247 |
| 1960s | #343 |
| 1970s | #479 |
| 1980s | #556 |
| 1990s | #943 |
| 2000s | #1516 |
| 2010s | #1125 |
| 2020s | #1040 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lyle has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 26,500 people named Lyle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lyle alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lyle in 2025?
- Lyle ranks #1046 among US boy names in 2025, with 211 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lyle most popular?
- Lyle peaked in 1918, reaching #145 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lyle with classmates?
- Lyle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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