Rising since 2007, #1,753 for boys today.
Popularity of Keyler since 2007
Babies named Keyler per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 174 |
| 2020s | 313 |
Meaning & origin
Keyler is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 2007, ranking 1,753rd nationally in 2025. Its usage has been rising since 2007, and it reached its peak popularity in 2025, with approximately 1 in 18,566 boys receiving the name. The name is most common in New York, Virginia, and New Jersey. As a coinage of the 21st century, Keyler lacks historical depth but fits a pattern of surnames and invented names ending in '-ler' that appeal to contemporary parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice.
Keyler first appeared in U.S. records in 2007, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Kyler (itself a modern name derived from Kyle) or formed by combining the popular phonetic elements 'Key-' and '-ler.' No historical or etymological roots in older languages have been identified.
Where Keyler is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Keyler
Names that share Keyler's style, for a brother or sister.
