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Kyle
BoyMeaning of Kyle: Scottish: 'narrow strait'
Kyle is a boy's name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 512th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 651st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#512
611 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#651
57 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
494,713
First recorded 1881 · peak 1990
Trend
falling
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
98% boys · 2% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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