Cyle
Cyle is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Narrow channel, strait, or lordly.
Origin and history
Cyle is a masculine given name primarily used in the United States as a modern spelling variant of Kyle, which derives from a Scottish Gaelic surname meaning narrow or strait. It may also occasionally serve as a shortened phonetic variation of Cyril, from the Greek name Kyrillos meaning lordly. In the U.S., Cyle is relatively rare, with modest usage peaking in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,980 babies in the United States have been named Cyle since 1880. It ranks #2890 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1908.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.2 %)
- IL (12.6 %)
- MI (11.9 %)
- OH (10.5 %)
- FL (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 66 |
| 1970-1980 | 126 |
| 1980-1990 | 507 |
| 1990-2000 | 792 |
| 2000-2010 | 353 |
| 2010-2019 | 117 |
| 2020-2029 | 19 |
Famous people named Cyle
- Cyle Larin: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Cyle emerged in the United States during the late 20th century alongside the spike in popularity of the traditional spelling Kyle.
- While predominantly understood as a variant of the Gaelic Kyle, it is sometimes used as a modernized spelling of the Greek name Cyril.