Declining since 1991, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Cyle since 1960
Babies named Cyle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 126 |
| 1980s | 507 |
| 1990s | 792 |
| 2000s | 353 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Cyle is a modern American name that first appeared in the 1960s, a decade that saw many invented names based on familiar sounds. Its highest level of use came in 1992, when it peaked in popularity. Since 1991, its usage has been falling, reflecting a broader trend away from newer coinages of that era. In 2025, it ranked 8,243, with approximately 1 in every 189,786 boys receiving the name. The name has never had strong regional associations, appearing across the country without clustering in any particular state. Cyle remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a contemporary feel.
Cyle is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in the 1960s. It likely arose as a blend or respelling of names such as Kyle or Cy, following the fashionable -le ending popular in the mid-20th century. No traditional etymology exists, as the name has no historical roots outside of its recent usage.
Sibling names for Cyle
Names that share Cyle's style, for a brother or sister.
