Kyle Boy

Popularity: #399 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Irish; Scottish

Meaning

Irish: narrow; Scottish: from the channel

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kyle has origins in both Irish and Scottish cultures. In Irish, it is derived from the word 'caol,' meaning 'narrow.' In Scotland, it refers to a geographical feature, specifically a channel or strait. The name has been used in various forms throughout history and has gained popularity in modern times.

Trend Summary

Kyle experienced significant popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

Kian, Cale, Cole, Kylee, Kade, Kellan, Kieran, Kurt

Variants

  • Kail
  • Kyl

International Variants

  • Cayo (Spanish)
  • Kail (Scottish)

Famous people named Kyle

Kyle MacLachlan is an American actor known for his roles in 'Twin Peaks' and 'Dune.'.

Kyle Busch is a professional NASCAR driver with multiple championships.

Kyle Chandler is an American actor recognized for his performances in 'Friday Night Lights' and 'Bloodline.'.

Kyle Lowry is a professional basketball player known for his time with the Toronto Raptors.

Fictional characters named Kyle

Kyle Rayner is a character in DC Comics, known as one of the Green Lanterns.

Kyle Broflovski is a character from the animated series 'South Park,' known for his intelligence and moral compass.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kyle was first seen in the United States in 1881. Kyle has ranked as high as #25 nationally which occurred in 1990 and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Kyle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kyle (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 96
15%
NY 67
11%
TX 61
10%
FL 46
7%
PA 35
6%
OH 27
4%
MI 22
3%
IL 21
3%
IN 20
3%
MD 20
3%
GA 19
3%
MA 16
3%
AZ 15
2%
MO 14
2%
WI 14
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18815
18889
18895
18905
18917
18926
18937
189410
18957
18966
18997
19007
19027
19037
190410
19059
190610
19078
190810
190911
191015
191111
191235
191325
191442
191565
191662
191775
191867
191952
192085
192167
192281
192368
192488
192584
192685
1927102
192874
192980
193089
193179
193278
193374
193487
1935114
193696
1937106
193877
1939101
194094
1941119
1942112
1943121
194496
194581
1946107
1947151
1948130
1949144
1950239
1951343
1952381
1953360
1954402
1955403
1956470
19571,033
19581,011
19591,146
19601,262
19611,159
19621,712
19631,628
19641,478
19651,169
19661,954
19672,139
19681,943
19692,135
19702,764
19712,825
19722,477
19732,373
19742,599
19752,832
19763,309
19773,506
19784,517
19795,450
19805,776
19816,571
19828,208
198312,372
198412,547
198516,520
198619,315
198719,866
198819,896
198920,879
199022,710
199121,610
199220,714
199319,455
199418,398
199516,761
199615,600
199715,920
199815,276
199913,774
200011,969
200110,568
200210,063
20038,651
20047,826
20056,688
20066,150
20075,354
20084,705
20094,179
20103,580
20113,268
20122,967
20132,589
20142,388
20152,392
20162,039
20171,839
20181,680
20191,386
20201,055
2021897
2022807
2023755
2024716