Kylie
Kylie has Australian Aboriginal origins, derived from a Noongar word meaning "boomerang." The name gained international popularity in the 1970s and has become a modern favorite with a bright, energetic feel.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,465. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 4,351
- 2012: 4,177
- 2013: 4,036
- 2014: 3,962
- 2015: 4,162
- 2016: 3,427
- 2017: 2,704
- 2018: 2,432
- 2019: 2,263
- 2020: 2,022
- 2021: 1,807
- 2022: 1,503
- 2023: 1,444
- 2024: 1,599
- 2025: 1,491
- 2026 (projected): 1,465
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has a contemporary, upbeat sound that feels both casual and confident
- •The name experienced a major popularity surge in the 1980s-90s
- •Works well across different age groups from childhood to adulthood
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Kylie Minogue
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Kylie Jenner
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Kylie Bunbury
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Kylie Kwong
Chef and television presenter
Statistics
121,890
Total births since 1880
2003
Peak year
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