Kyle
Kyle is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Narrow strait, channel, or sound.
Origin and history
Kyle is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'caol', meaning a narrow strait, channel, or sound. It became widely popular as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a well-known classic modern masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
485,780 babies in the United States have been named Kyle since 1880. It ranks #67 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #391.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.6 %)
- NY (6 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- TX (5.5 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 19 |
| 1890-1900 | 55 |
| 1900-1910 | 79 |
| 1910-1920 | 449 |
| 1920-1930 | 814 |
| 1930-1940 | 901 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,155 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,789 |
| 1960-1970 | 16,579 |
| 1970-1980 | 32,645 |
| 1980-1990 | 141,947 |
| 1990-2000 | 180,218 |
| 2000-2010 | 76,156 |
| 2010-2019 | 24,138 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,836 |
Famous people named Kyle
- Kyle Chandler: Actor
- Kyle MacLachlan: Actor
- Kyle Lowry: Athlete
Fun facts
- Kyle ranked among the top 20 most popular boys' names in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s.
- The name originally referred to specific geographic features in Scotland, such as the Kyle of Lochalsh.