Kyle Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kyle is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kyle?
Kyle is spelled K-Y-L-E. The name has 4 letters.
Kyle at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Kyle is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word meaning “narrow” or “strait,” often referring to a channel of water.
- Origin
- Kyle may derive from a Scottish Gaelic word describing a geographical channel of water.
- Pronunciation
- KY-l · 2 syllables
Kyle Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,546
Recorded Births17
Rank#508
Recorded Births594
- Girls usage fell 2,159 places to #6,546 and recorded 15 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 69 places to #508 and recorded 127 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kyle Mean?
Kyle is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word meaning “narrow” or “strait,” often referring to a channel of water.
Origin: Kyle may derive from a Scottish Gaelic word describing a geographical channel of water.
How Do You Pronounce Kyle?
PronunciationKY-l
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kyle?
- History
- The use of Kyle as a given name is commonly associated with Scotland and has been adopted in English-speaking countries.
Kyle Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 17 | #6,546 |
| 2025 | Boys | 594 | #508 |
| 2024 | Girls | 32 | #4,387 |
| 2024 | Boys | 721 | #439 |
| 2023 | Girls | 30 | #4,565 |
| 2023 | Boys | 758 | #417 |
| 2022 | Girls | 24 | #5,309 |
| 2022 | Boys | 808 | #394 |
| 2021 | Girls | 33 | #4,245 |
| 2021 | Boys | 899 | #363 |
| 2020 | Girls | 46 | #3,338 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,056 | #313 |
| 2019 | Girls | 43 | #3,552 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,386 | #262 |
| 2018 | Girls | 65 | #2,647 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,682 | #223 |
| 2017 | Girls | 48 | #3,305 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,842 | #210 |
| 2016 | Girls | 43 | #3,588 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,039 | #199 |
| 2015 | Girls | 60 | #2,890 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,394 | #174 |
| 2014 | Girls | 68 | #2,582 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,388 | #179 |
When Was Kyle Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1990 · Boys
22,710 recorded births
National rank #18
1991 · Boys
21,610 recorded births
National rank #21
1989 · Boys
20,882 recorded births
National rank #20
1992 · Boys
20,714 recorded births
National rank #22
Where Kyle Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #292 | 64 |
| CT | #382 | 7 |
| OH | #395 | 27 |
| AR | #398 | 8 |
| IN | #412 | 17 |
| CA | #423 | 76 |
| PA | #427 | 24 |
| FL | #430 | 45 |