Kylie Girl

Popularity: #182 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Irish; Australian

Meaning

Irish: 'slim'; Australian: 'boomerang'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kylie has roots in Irish culture, where it is derived from the word 'caol', meaning 'slim'. It gained popularity in Australia, particularly in the late 20th century, partly due to the fame of Australian singer Kylie Minogue. The name has become associated with a modern, youthful image, especially in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Kylie has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

Kyra, Miley, Riley, Lily, Skylar, Kylieann

Variants

  • Kylie
  • Kylah

International Variants

  • Kylie (English)
  • Kylie (Australian)

Famous people named Kylie

Kylie Minogue is an Australian singer and actress known for her pop music career and numerous awards.

Kylie Jenner is an American media personality and businesswoman, recognized for her role in the reality TV series 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'.

Kylie Bunbury is a Canadian-American actress known for her role in the television series 'Pitch'.

Kylie Rogers is an American actress known for her performances in films such as 'Miracles from Heaven'.

Fictional characters named Kylie

Kylie is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', known for her adventurous spirit.

Kylie is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda', often depicted as a brave companion.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kylie was first seen in the United States in 1960. Kylie has ranked as high as #126 nationally which occurred in 2003 and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Kylie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kylie (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 182
12%
FL 162
10%
CA 143
9%
NY 103
7%
PA 67
4%
NJ 66
4%
GA 60
4%
IL 54
3%
TN 53
3%
OH 53
3%
NC 48
3%
VA 44
3%
MD 37
2%
WI 35
2%
IN 32
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19607
19626
19647
19665
19688
19696
197017
197120
197225
197336
197440
197544
197627
197747
1978509
1979491
1980327
1981228
1982244
1983260
1984313
1985361
1986450
1987492
1988838
19891,927
19901,612
19911,490
19921,554
19931,444
19942,043
19953,152
19962,798
19972,745
19982,879
19993,012
20003,206
20013,353
20024,833
20035,558
20045,557
20054,970
20064,719
20074,659
20085,194
20094,389
20104,606
20114,351
20124,177
20134,036
20143,962
20154,162
20163,424
20172,703
20182,429
20192,261
20202,022
20211,806
20221,503
20231,441
20241,594