Kile
Kile is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Narrow, strait, or channel.
Origin and history
Kile is a rare masculine given name in the United States, often used as a spelling variant of the classic Irish name Kyle. It derives from the Gaelic word for a strait, channel, or narrow strip of land. Due to its infrequent usage, it presents a distinct alternative to the more conventional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,065 babies in the United States have been named Kile since 1880. It ranks #3620 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.9 %)
- MI (12.2 %)
- MO (12.2 %)
- TN (12.2 %)
- OH (10.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 15 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 63 |
| 1970-1980 | 90 |
| 1980-1990 | 243 |
| 1990-2000 | 330 |
| 2000-2010 | 239 |
| 2010-2019 | 64 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Kile functions primarily as an alternative spelling of the far more common surname-turned-given-name Kyle.
- Fewer than 1,100 boys have been given the exact spelling Kile in the United States since 1880.