Kye
Kye is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Narrow strait, channel, or keeper of the keys.
Origin and history
Kye is a modern short form derived from names like Kai, Kyle, or Hezekiah. It has Gaelic roots as a variation of Kyle meaning narrow, though it also functions as a contemporary phonetic alternative to Kai. In the United States, its usage has increased notably in recent years as a short, modern single-syllable name.
Popularity in the United States
5,557 babies in the United States have been named Kye since 1880. It ranks #1632 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #909.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.6 %)
- CA (9.6 %)
- FL (7 %)
- LA (6.1 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
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 | 23 |
| 1960-1970 | 54 |
| 1970-1980 | 109 |
| 1980-1990 | 242 |
| 1990-2000 | 423 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,083 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,255 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,368 |
Famous people named Kye
- Kye Rowles: Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Kye has seen a significant portion of its total recorded U.S. usage occur in recent years, making it a distinctly modern name choice.
- The name shares sound and overlap with Kai, a name found independently in Hawaiian, Scandinavian, and Frisian traditions.