Nyle
Nyle is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Champion, cloud, or island.
Origin and history
Nyle is a masculine given name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from Niall, which means champion or cloud. It is also considered an English topographic surname variant referring to someone living near an island or river bend. In the United States, it remains a rare and modern choice with steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,173 babies in the United States have been named Nyle since 1880. It ranks #2772 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1569.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.6 %)
- TX (23 %)
- NY (14.5 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 49 |
| 1920-1930 | 134 |
| 1930-1940 | 150 |
| 1940-1950 | 109 |
| 1950-1960 | 128 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 62 |
| 1980-1990 | 104 |
| 1990-2000 | 203 |
| 2000-2010 | 265 |
| 2010-2019 | 546 |
| 2020-2029 | 358 |
Famous people named Nyle
- Nyle DiMarco: Model, Actor
Fun facts
- Nyle is an English variant spelling of the ancient Gaelic name Niall, which also gave rise to the name Neil.
- In Middle English, Nyle developed independently as a surname derived from the word 'atten ile', meaning at the island.