Kyle

Kyle is a Gaelic boy's name. Gaelic name meaning "narrow strait" or "church." Simple and strong with Celtic roots.

How popular is Kyle in the United States?

In 2024, 716 boys in the United States were named Kyle, making it the 439th most popular boy's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 179th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 22,947 births.

Records for Kyle go back to 1881, and 494,085 babies have been given the name since.

What Kyle means and where it comes from

Gaelic name meaning "narrow strait" or "church." Simple and strong with Celtic roots.

Kyle is of Gaelic origin, described as modern in style.

Is Kyle a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Kyle went to 31 girls and 716 boys — 96% boys.

In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kyle mean?

Gaelic name meaning "narrow strait" or "church." Simple and strong with Celtic roots.

Where does the name Kyle come from?

Kyle is of Gaelic origin, and is usually described as modern in style.

How popular is Kyle in the United States?

In 2024, 716 boys in the United States were named Kyle, making it the 439th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Kyle a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Kyle went to 31 girls and 716 boys — 96% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

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