Kyle
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Narrow; Channel
Background: The name Kyle originates from the Scottish Gaelic word 'caol,' which means 'narrow' or 'channel.' This term is often associated with geographical features, referencing narrow spaces or straits.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#66
Total births
494,085
Most popular decade
1990s
(544,836 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-260 ranks)
Years in Top 100
36
First recorded year
1881
Gender usage
98.2% male
1.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1881
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #866
- Peak year
- 1990
- Peak year births
- 22,710
- Peak rank
- #18
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 716
- Recent rank
- #439
Female
- First year
- 1915
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,274
- Peak year
- 1987
- Peak year births
- 319
- Peak rank
- #606
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 31
- Recent rank
- #4,457
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).