Lyle

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Island; Dweller by the Isle

Background: The name Lyle originates from the French word 'l'île,' meaning 'the island.' This term was adopted into English contexts, with additional connotations referring to a dweller by the isle or island.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#448
Total births
59,985
Most popular decade
1920s (31,122 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+93 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

98.3% male 1.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
7
First year rank
#745
Peak year
1922
Peak year births
1,055
Peak rank
#146
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
218
Recent rank
#1,017

Female

First year
1888
First year births
7
First year rank
#1,036
Peak year
1921
Peak year births
32
Peak rank
#1,437
Most recent year
2023
Recent year births
8
Recent rank
#11,156

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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