Kyle
Kyle is of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from the word 'caol' meaning 'narrow' or 'strait,' originally referring to a narrow channel of water. It was used as a surname before becoming a popular given name in the English-speaking world.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 546. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,269
- 2012: 2,968
- 2013: 2,589
- 2014: 2,388
- 2015: 2,394
- 2016: 2,039
- 2017: 1,842
- 2018: 1,682
- 2019: 1,386
- 2020: 1,056
- 2021: 899
- 2022: 808
- 2023: 758
- 2024: 721
- 2025: 594
- 2026 (projected): 546
Good to Know
- •Very easy to spell and pronounce
- •Short, one-syllable name that works well with longer middle or last names
- •Popular in the 1980s-1990s, giving it a contemporary but familiar feel
- •Works well in both casual and professional settings
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Kyle Lowry
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Statistics
485,780
Total births since 1880
1990
Peak year
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