Kyle
Kyle is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Narrow strait or channel.
Origin and history
Kyle is derived from the Gaelic word 'caol', meaning a narrow strait, channel, or spit of land. While predominantly used for males, it gained notable adoption as a feminine given name in the United States starting in the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a rare but established choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
8,933 babies in the United States have been named Kyle since 1880. It ranks #1765 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1919.
States where it is most popular
- NY (15.9 %)
- CA (12.8 %)
- OH (9.7 %)
- MI (9 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 112 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,682 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,151 |
| 1970-1980 | 969 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,419 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,394 |
| 2000-2010 | 480 |
| 2010-2019 | 528 |
| 2020-2029 | 182 |
Famous people named Kyle
- Kyle Richards: Actress, Television Personality
- Kyle Chandler: Actress
Fun facts
- The name original referred to a person living near a narrow body of water or strait in Scotland.
- Kyle achieved significant popularity for girls in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.