Lyle Boy
Origin(s)
English; Old French
Meaning
English: 'island'; Old French: 'from the island'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lyle is derived from the Old French word 'l'ile', meaning 'the island'. It became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century. Lyle has been used as both a first name and a surname. Its usage has been influenced by literary and cultural references over time.
Trend Summary
Lyle has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Liam, Loren, Luca, Leo, Landon, Lorenzo, Lylee, Lynel
Variants
- Lail
- Lylee
International Variants
- Léo (French)
- Líle (Irish)
Famous people named Lyle
Lyle Lovett is an American singer-songwriter and actor known for his unique blend of country, folk, and jazz music.
Lyle Alzado was an American football player who played in the NFL and was known for his fierce playing style.
Lyle Waggoner was an American actor and model, recognized for his roles on television shows such as 'The Carol Burnett Show'.
Lyle Overbay is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for several teams.
Fictional characters named Lyle
Lyle is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.
Lyle is a character in the video game series 'Animal Crossing', often seen as a friendly and helpful character.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lyle was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lyle has ranked as high as #331 nationally which occurred in 1922 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Lyle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lyle (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 22 | |
CA | 18 | |
MI | 12 | |
WI | 10 | |
OH | 10 | |
MN | 9 | |
MO | 9 | |
NC | 9 | |
GA | 8 | |
WA | 8 | |
IL | 7 | |
FL | 6 | |
IA | 6 | |
MT | 6 | |
AZ | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 7 |
1881 | 6 |
1882 | 12 |
1883 | 7 |
1884 | 12 |
1885 | 13 |
1886 | 12 |
1887 | 17 |
1888 | 22 |
1889 | 18 |
1890 | 22 |
1891 | 31 |
1892 | 29 |
1893 | 29 |
1894 | 48 |
1895 | 40 |
1896 | 35 |
1897 | 39 |
1898 | 56 |
1899 | 42 |
1900 | 49 |
1901 | 60 |
1902 | 48 |
1903 | 66 |
1904 | 74 |
1905 | 61 |
1906 | 93 |
1907 | 76 |
1908 | 75 |
1909 | 72 |
1910 | 117 |
1911 | 128 |
1912 | 325 |
1913 | 342 |
1914 | 495 |
1915 | 719 |
1916 | 806 |
1917 | 855 |
1918 | 993 |
1919 | 877 |
1920 | 967 |
1921 | 1,007 |
1922 | 1,055 |
1923 | 1,011 |
1924 | 1,000 |
1925 | 1,012 |
1926 | 1,051 |
1927 | 1,054 |
1928 | 999 |
1929 | 1,007 |
1930 | 947 |
1931 | 944 |
1932 | 969 |
1933 | 916 |
1934 | 939 |
1935 | 934 |
1936 | 910 |
1937 | 875 |
1938 | 790 |
1939 | 834 |
1940 | 864 |
1941 | 939 |
1942 | 890 |
1943 | 884 |
1944 | 813 |
1945 | 766 |
1946 | 859 |
1947 | 904 |
1948 | 864 |
1949 | 835 |
1950 | 828 |
1951 | 815 |
1952 | 897 |
1953 | 891 |
1954 | 889 |
1955 | 821 |
1956 | 794 |
1957 | 838 |
1958 | 770 |
1959 | 761 |
1960 | 730 |
1961 | 659 |
1962 | 644 |
1963 | 575 |
1964 | 515 |
1965 | 454 |
1966 | 435 |
1967 | 377 |
1968 | 434 |
1969 | 435 |
1970 | 465 |
1971 | 395 |
1972 | 313 |
1973 | 287 |
1974 | 271 |
1975 | 247 |
1976 | 221 |
1977 | 279 |
1978 | 235 |
1979 | 246 |
1980 | 268 |
1981 | 246 |
1982 | 224 |
1983 | 247 |
1984 | 255 |
1985 | 246 |
1986 | 297 |
1987 | 253 |
1988 | 248 |
1989 | 252 |
1990 | 257 |
1991 | 179 |
1992 | 189 |
1993 | 159 |
1994 | 149 |
1995 | 143 |
1996 | 118 |
1997 | 122 |
1998 | 97 |
1999 | 93 |
2000 | 102 |
2001 | 100 |
2002 | 107 |
2003 | 117 |
2004 | 79 |
2005 | 83 |
2006 | 104 |
2007 | 86 |
2008 | 78 |
2009 | 86 |
2010 | 101 |
2011 | 137 |
2012 | 133 |
2013 | 168 |
2014 | 172 |
2015 | 183 |
2016 | 208 |
2017 | 205 |
2018 | 220 |
2019 | 235 |
2020 | 207 |
2021 | 217 |
2022 | 209 |
2023 | 192 |
2024 | 218 |