Lyle
Lyle is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
From the island.
Origin and history
Lyle originated as an English surname derived from the Norman French 'l'isle', meaning 'from the island'. It gained popularity as a given name throughout the English-speaking world in the 19th and 20th centuries. In the United States, it remains a recognized classic name with steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
59,190 babies in the United States have been named Lyle since 1880. It ranks #451 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #954.
States where it is most popular
- MI (8.3 %)
- MN (8.2 %)
- IA (8 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
- WI (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 126 |
| 1890-1900 | 371 |
| 1900-1910 | 674 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,657 |
| 1920-1930 | 10,163 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,058 |
| 1940-1950 | 8,618 |
| 1950-1960 | 8,304 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,259 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,959 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,536 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,506 |
| 2000-2010 | 942 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,762 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,255 |
Famous people named Lyle
- Lyle Lovett: Singer, Songwriter
- Lyle Alzado: Athlete, Football Player
- Lyle Overbay: Athlete, Baseball Player
Fun facts
- It originally described someone who lived on an island or a piece of dry land surrounded by marsh.
- Lyle has maintained a consistent place in American naming charts, ranking among the top 1,000 male names for over a century.