Kyle
Peaked at #18 nationally in 1990, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Kyle has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Kyle — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#594
in 1951
Current rank
#4511
in 2024
Years tracked
86
1915–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Kyle reached its peak popularity for girls in 1951, ranking #594 nationally with 211 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2602 (2014) to #4511 (2024) — a 42% drop.
As of 2024, Kyle ranks #4511 nationally for girls, with 31 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,511 | 31 |
| 2023 | #4,613 | 30 |
| 2022 | #5,402 | 24 |
| 2021 | #4,287 | 33 |
| 2020 | #3,365 | 46 |
| 2019 | #3,585 | 43 |
| 2018 | #2,665 | 65 |
| 2017 | #3,331 | 48 |
Kyle — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#18
in 1990
Current rank
#439
in 2024
Years tracked
135
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Kyle reached its peak popularity for boys in 1990, ranking #18 nationally with 22,710 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #179 (2014) to #439 (2024) — a 59% drop.
As of 2024, Kyle ranks #439 nationally for boys, with 716 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #439 | 716 |
| 2023 | #419 | 755 |
| 2022 | #394 | 807 |
| 2021 | #363 | 897 |
| 2020 | #314 | 1,055 |
| 2019 | #262 | 1,386 |
| 2018 | #223 | 1,680 |
| 2017 | #211 | 1,839 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kyle most popular?
Kyle was most popular in 1990, when it ranked #18 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kyle becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kyle?
At least 494,085 babies have been recorded with the name Kyle in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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