Kyle Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Kyle appears in literature, such as in the novel “The Wanderer” by Sharon Creech, where one of the main characters is named Kyle.

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A Deep Dive

Kyle Overview

Meaning

Narrow, strait, sound

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Scottish, Irish

Etymology

Originated from the and Irish and Scottish Gaelic word “caol.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/kaɪl/

Popularity

Kyle is a popular name in English-speaking countries, especially in the USA, UK, and Canada. In the USA, Kyle ranked 416th for boys in 2023

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Traditional, Popular, Short

Associated Traits

High-spirited, fiery, adventurous, dynamic

Name Day

June 8th (Hungary)
A Deep Dive

Kyle Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Cale, Kylan, Kyler, Kylee, Kylo, Kylen

Common Nicknames

Ky, Kye, Ky-Ky

Diminutives

Kyly, Kylito

Famous People

  • Kyle Chandler
    (American Actor)
  • Kyle MacLachlan
    (American Actor)
  • Kyle Kuzma
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Kyle Busch
    (American NASCAR Driver)
  • Kyle Gass
    (American Musician)
  • Kyle Larson
    (American NASCAR Driver)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kyle Broflovski
    ("South Park," TV Series)
  • Kyle Reese
    ("The Terminator," Film Series)
  • "Kyle XY"
    (TV Series)
  • Kyle Trager
    ("Kyle XY," TV Series)
  • Kyle Rayner
    ("Green Lantern," Comic Series)

Places

  • Kyle City
    (Texas, USA)
  • Kyle of Lochalsh Village
    (Highland, Scotland)
  • Kyle Canyon
    (Nevada, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Kyle?

The name Kyle means “narrow,” “strait,” or “sound” in Scottish Gaelic. It signifies a person who is focused and determined, able to navigate challenges with ease and precision.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kyle?

Kyle originates from Scottish and Irish Gaelic, where it means “narrow,” “strait,” or “sound.” The word “caol” in Gaelic refers to a narrow strait or channel of water and also carries the connotation of a resonant sound.

Kyle Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kyle in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3642021#3952022#4162023
Top 3 Rankings#181990#201989#211988

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kyle

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023416
(-21 from 2022)
754
(-51 from 2022)
0.04118
2022395
(-31 from 2021)
805
(-89 from 2021)
0.04298
2021364
(-51 from 2020)
894
(-161 from 2020)
0.04772
2020313
(-51 from 2019)
1055
(-328 from 2019)
0.05704
2019262
(-39 from 2018)
1383
(-295 from 2018)
0.07196
2018223
(-13 from 2017)
1678
(-160 from 2017)
0.08633
2017210
(-11 from 2016)
1838
(-200 from 2016)
0.09287
2016199
(-25 from 2015)
2038
(-354 from 2015)
0.10061
2015174
(+5 from 2014)
2392
(+7 from 2014)
0.11700
2014179
(-24 from 2013)
2385
(-204 from 2013)
0.11639
2013155
(-28 from 2012)
2589
(-378 from 2012)
0.12812
2012127
(-7 from 2011)
2967
(-301 from 2011)
0.14622
2011120
(-13 from 2010)
3268
(-309 from 2010)
0.16087
2010107
(-8 from 2009)
3577
(-601 from 2009)
0.17411
200999
(-2 from 2008)
4178
(-526 from 2008)
0.19699
200897
(-11 from 2007)
4704
(-650 from 2007)
0.21574
200786
(-5 from 2006)
5354
(-796 from 2006)
0.24171
200681
(-13 from 2005)
6150
(-538 from 2005)
0.28052
200568
(-13 from 2004)
6688
(-1138 from 2004)
0.31438
200455
(-2 from 2003)
7826
(-825 from 2003)
0.37031
200353
(-13 from 2002)
8651
(-1412 from 2002)
0.41172
200240
No change from 2001
10063
(-505 from 2001)
0.48692
200140
(-3 from 2000)
10568
(-1401 from 2000)
0.51092
200037
(-9 from 1999)
11969
(-1803 from 1999)
0.57314
199928
(-4 from 1998)
13772
(-1503 from 1998)
0.67543
199824
No change from 1997
15275
(-642 from 1997)
0.75334
199724
(+1 from 1996)
15917
(+316 from 1996)
0.79673
199625
(-1 from 1995)
15601
(-1158 from 1995)
0.77860
199524
No change from 1994
16759
(-1637 from 1994)
0.83322
199424
(-1 from 1993)
18396
(-1057 from 1993)
0.90250
199323
(-1 from 1992)
19453
(-1259 from 1992)
0.94180
199222
(-1 from 1991)
20712
(-899 from 1991)
0.98668
199121
(-3 from 1990)
21611
(-1098 from 1990)
1.01954
199018
(+2 from 1989)
22709
(+1831 from 1989)
1.05524
198920
(+1 from 1988)
20878
(+984 from 1988)
0.99610
198821
(+1 from 1987)
19894
(+30 from 1987)
0.99357
198722
(+1 from 1986)
19864
(+550 from 1986)
1.01856
198623
(+4 from 1985)
19314
(+2794 from 1985)
1.00505
198527
(+7 from 1984)
16520
(+3975 from 1984)
0.85845
198434
No change from 1983
12545
(+172 from 1983)
0.66846
198334
(+13 from 1982)
12373
(+4165 from 1982)
0.66394
198247
(+5 from 1981)
8208
(+1639 from 1981)
0.43493
198152
(+5 from 1980)
6569
(+790 from 1980)
0.35272
198057
(-1 from 1979)
5779
(+329 from 1979)
0.31158
197956
(+7 from 1978)
5450
(+933 from 1978)
0.30424
197863
(+16 from 1977)
4517
(+1011 from 1977)
0.26437
197779
(+1 from 1976)
3506
(+197 from 1976)
0.20511
197680
(+8 from 1975)
3309
(+477 from 1975)
0.20268
197588
(+9 from 1974)
2832
(+232 from 1974)
0.17456
197497
(+13 from 1973)
2600
(+227 from 1973)
0.15948
1973110
(+3 from 1972)
2373
(-103 from 1972)
0.14706
1972113
(+3 from 1971)
2476
(-349 from 1971)
0.14791
1971116
(+4 from 1970)
2825
(+60 from 1970)
0.15540
1970120
(+23 from 1969)
2765
(+630 from 1969)
0.14516
1969143
(+5 from 1968)
2135
(+192 from 1968)
0.11672
1968148
(-10 from 1967)
1943
(-196 from 1967)
0.10944
1967138
(+8 from 1966)
2139
(+185 from 1966)
0.12021
1966146
(+64 from 1965)
1954
(+784 from 1965)
0.10750
1965210
(-19 from 1964)
1170
(-308 from 1964)
0.06175
1964191
(-11 from 1963)
1478
(-151 from 1963)
0.07291
1963180
(-4 from 1962)
1629
(-81 from 1962)
0.07890
1962176
(+56 from 1961)
1710
(+552 from 1961)
0.08136
1961232
(-12 from 1960)
1158
(-105 from 1960)
0.05369
1960220
(+17 from 1959)
1263
(+117 from 1959)
0.05833
1959237
(+10 from 1958)
1146
(+135 from 1958)
0.05290
1958247
(-6 from 1957)
1011
(-22 from 1957)
0.04692
1957241
(+102 from 1956)
1033
(+562 from 1956)
0.04719
1956343
(+18 from 1955)
471
(+68 from 1955)
0.02195
1955361
No change from 1954
403
(+1 from 1954)
0.01928
1954361
(-3 from 1953)
402
(+42 from 1953)
0.01943
1953358
(-6 from 1952)
360
(-21 from 1952)
0.01798
1952352
(+17 from 1951)
381
(+38 from 1951)
0.01931
1951369
(+61 from 1950)
343
(+104 from 1950)
0.01794
1950430
(+133 from 1949)
239
(+95 from 1949)
0.01314
1949563
(+21 from 1948)
144
(+14 from 1948)
0.00799
1948584
(-36 from 1947)
130
(-21 from 1947)
0.00729
1947548
(+73 from 1946)
151
(+44 from 1946)
0.00813
1946621
(+48 from 1945)
107
(+26 from 1945)
0.00648
1945669
(-43 from 1944)
81
(-15 from 1944)
0.00591
1944626
(-50 from 1943)
96
(-25 from 1943)
0.00691
1943576
(+11 from 1942)
121
(+9 from 1942)
0.00832
1942587
(-41 from 1941)
112
(-7 from 1941)
0.00795
1941546
(+67 from 1940)
119
(+25 from 1940)
0.00948
1940613
(-44 from 1939)
94
(-7 from 1939)
0.00792
1939569
(+114 from 1938)
101
(+23 from 1938)
0.00891
1938683
(-118 from 1937)
78
(-27 from 1937)
0.00686
1937565
(+26 from 1936)
105
(+9 from 1936)
0.00960
1936591
(-50 from 1935)
96
(-18 from 1935)
0.00902
1935541
(+101 from 1934)
114
(+27 from 1934)
0.01066
1934642
(+52 from 1933)
87
(+13 from 1933)
0.00819
1933694
(+3 from 1932)
74
(-4 from 1932)
0.00725
1932697
(-24 from 1931)
78
(-1 from 1931)
0.00726
1931673
(-19 from 1930)
79
(-10 from 1930)
0.00738
1930654
(+35 from 1929)
89
(+9 from 1929)
0.00788
1929689
(+54 from 1928)
80
(+6 from 1928)
0.00722
1928743
(-124 from 1927)
74
(-28 from 1927)
0.00648
1927619
(+70 from 1926)
102
(+17 from 1926)
0.00878
1926689
(+14 from 1925)
85
(+1 from 1925)
0.00742
1925703
(-7 from 1924)
84
(-4 from 1924)
0.00730
1924696
(+119 from 1923)
88
(+20 from 1923)
0.00753
1923815
(-85 from 1922)
68
(-13 from 1922)
0.00601
1922730
(+113 from 1921)
81
(+14 from 1921)
0.00720
1921843
(-144 from 1920)
67
(-18 from 1920)
0.00589
1920699
(+228 from 1919)
85
(+33 from 1919)
0.00772
1919927
(-131 from 1918)
52
(-15 from 1918)
0.00512
1918796
(-97 from 1917)
67
(-8 from 1917)
0.00639
1917699
(+82 from 1916)
75
(+13 from 1916)
0.00782
1916781
(-40 from 1915)
62
(-3 from 1915)
0.00672
1915741
(+78 from 1914)
65
(+23 from 1914)
0.00738
1914819
(+176 from 1913)
42
(+17 from 1913)
0.00615
1913995
(-270 from 1912)
25
(-10 from 1912)
0.00466
1912725
(+313 from 1911)
35
(+24 from 1911)
0.00775
19111038
(-256 from 1910)
11
(-4 from 1910)
0.00456
1910782
(+111 from 1909)
15
(+4 from 1909)
0.00719
1909893
(-16 from 1908)
11
(+1 from 1908)
0.00622
1908877
(+122 from 1907)
10
(+2 from 1907)
0.00601
1907999
(-201 from 1906)
8
(-2 from 1906)
0.00504
1906798
(+38 from 1905)
10
(+1 from 1905)
0.00694
1905836
(-76 from 1904)
9
(-1 from 1904)
0.00628
1904760
(+150 from 1903)
10
(+3 from 1903)
0.00722
1903910
(+23 from 1902)
7
No change from 1902
0.00541
1902933
(+117 from 1900)
7
No change from 1900
0.00527
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001050
(-193 from 1899)
7
No change from 1899
0.00432
1899857
(+125 from 1896)
7
(+1 from 1896)
0.00608
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1896982
(-110 from 1895)
6
(-1 from 1895)
0.00465
1895872
(-204 from 1894)
7
(-3 from 1894)
0.00553
1894668
(+168 from 1893)
10
(+3 from 1893)
0.00801
1893836
(+120 from 1892)
7
(+1 from 1892)
0.00578
1892956
(-190 from 1891)
6
(-1 from 1891)
0.00456
1891766
(+228 from 1890)
7
(+2 from 1890)
0.00641
1890994
(-20 from 1889)
5
No change from 1889
0.00418
1889974
(-270 from 1888)
5
(-4 from 1888)
0.00420
1888704
(+162 from 1881)
9
(+4 from 1881)
0.00693
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1881866
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00462
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Kyle

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3202021#3132022#3742023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2672021#3462022#3032023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3012021#3492022#3172023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4332021#5252022#4392023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5492021#4362022#3932023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3022021#3992022#5602023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2462021#3832022#3002023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3072021#4032022#4152023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3572021#2562022#3402023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4262021#3642022#4452023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5632021#5242022#4562023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4592020#5002021#5452023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2912021#2732022#2232023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4132021#4342022#4142023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3672021#4192022#6252023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3922021#3592022#4032023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3972021#3952022#5052023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3442021#4562022#7912023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4422021#4292022#2742023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4962020#5312022#5372023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4242019#5962020#5412021

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3062021#4272022#2442023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3432019#3722021#3562022

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4512021#4312022#5642023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5322021#3602022#5962023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4082021#4372022#5042023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6322020#3352021#6182022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3402021#3662022#3952023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4432021#6532022#6482023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4722021#6692022#8842023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3652018#4082019#4662021

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3752021#5422022#5382023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3562021#5872022#3792023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4482021#3782022#4692023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2962020#3822021#4162022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1722016#2062017#2542021

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2742017#2862018#4302020

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2142020#2332022#2312023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#802019#2772020#1822022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2782018#2352019#4072021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1162016#1782017#2232018

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2642019#2372021#3632023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2502017#1862018#2492023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2332014#1242015#1992018

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4402019#5792022#4472023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1352013#1622015#1782019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1202018#1672019#1532022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2242019#1452021#1142023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1192009#1202012#1172013

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1062010#902015#552017

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2122012#1512013#2132014

Popularity Rankings for Kyle in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Philippines

Philippines flagPhilippines#102020

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#622010#542011#312014

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#552003#802004#812005

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1152021#1012022#1002023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1182020#1862021#1332022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1372021#1812022#1742023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2152021#2552022#2832023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2602021#3862022#4312023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2662021#3112022#2722023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#3732012#4152016#2802017

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3852019#4482020#5432021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#5872020#5012021#3882022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4382014#4872015#6632016

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kyle a Name for Boys or Girls?

Kyle is commonly a male name, but it has evolved into a gender-neutral name over time. Its straightforward and appealing nature suits both boys and girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kyle

Kyle in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kyle Chandler (Actor, born 1965): An American actor recognized for his role in the TV series "Friday Night Lights."
  • Kyle MacLachlan (Actor, born 1959): An American actor famous for his performances in "Twin Peaks" and "Dune."
  • Kyle Kuzma (Basketball Player, born 1995): An American professional basketball player who has played for the Los Angeles Lakers.
  • Kyle Busch (NASCAR Driver, born 1985): An American professional stock car racing driver and team owner.
  • Kyle Gass (Musician, born 1960): An American musician and actor, best known as one half of the rock comedy duo Tenacious D.
  • Kyle Larson (NASCAR Driver, born 1992): An American professional racing driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series.
  • Kyle Shewfelt (Gymnast, born 1982): A Canadian gymnast who won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics.
  • Kyle Gallner (Actor, born 1986): An American actor noted for his roles in "Veronica Mars" and "American Sniper."
  • Kyle Broflovski ("South Park," 1997 TV Series): One of the main characters known for his intelligence and moral integrity.
  • Kyle Reese ("The Terminator," 1984 Film Series): A soldier sent back in time to protect Sarah Connor and ensure the survival of humanity.
  • "Kyle XY" (2006 TV Series): Follows a mysterious teenage boy without a belly button who wakes up in the forest with no memory of his past.
  • Kyle Trager ("Kyle XY," 2006 TV Series): The protagonist of the series who discovers his extraordinary abilities.
  • Kyle Rayner ("Green Lantern," 1994 Comic Series): A graphic artist chosen to wield the Green Lantern power ring and protect the universe.
  • Kyle Valenti ("Roswell," 1999 TV Series): A character who starts as a skeptic but becomes an ally to the alien protagonists.
  • Kyle City (Texas, USA): A city in Hays County, part of the Austin metropolitan area.
  • Kyle of Lochalsh Village (Highland, Scotland): A village on the northwest coast, near the Skye Bridge.
  • Kyle Canyon (Nevada, USA): A canyon in the Spring Mountains, offering hiking trails and scenic views.

Similar Names to Kyle

Sibling Names for Kyle