Declining since 2020, #404 for boys today.
Popularity of Kyler since 1922
Babies named Kyler per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 | 42 |
| 1970s | 0 | 110 |
| 1980s | 35 | 867 |
| 1990s | 426 | 6,455 |
| 2000s | 662 | 11,617 |
| 2010s | 847 | 12,795 |
| 2020s | 435 | 7,072 |
Meaning & origin
Kyler is a modern American name that first appeared in records in 1922, but its real climb began decades later. It peaked at rank 404 in 2019, with about 1 in 2,162 boys receiving the name that year. Since 2020, its popularity has been falling, a trajectory shared by many names of its style. Kyler has proven most popular in states such as Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Montana, suggesting a regional preference. The name's appeal lies in its energetic sound and flexibility, fitting comfortably alongside other contemporary -er names. Its uncertain etymology doesn't detract from its modern charm, and it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels both fresh and familiar.
Kyler first appeared in U.S. birth records around 1922 and gained traction in the late 20th century. It is most likely a modern invention, formed by merging the name Kyle (itself of Scottish origin, from a Gaelic word for 'narrow strait' or 'sound') with the energetic -er suffix fashionable in names like Skyler and Tyler. Alternatively, it may derive from the German surname Keiler, meaning 'boar' or 'hunter.' The name saw a significant rise in the 2000s, reflecting a broader trend of creative respellings and invented names.
Where Kyler is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kyler” around the world
Where Kyler lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky, Kye
Sibling names for Kyler
Names that share Kyler's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Avery, Harper, Peyton, Riley, Quinn, Braylee, Kamille, Kendyl, Marli, Raylin, Brinlee, Harlyn, Karmyn, Kaylor, Kendyll, Kylynn, Lakelynn, Lakyn, Taytum, Breckyn, Breleigh, Brynli, Caylan, Courtlynn, Cylee, Dynver, Falynn, Jaelee, Jailine, Jaley, Jayline, Jersi, Jesly, Kambrie, Kellsey, Kennya, Kierstan, Kourtlyn, Kristia, Kylyn, Kyndle, Lakynn, Lynnlee, Maeleigh, Mailen, Ryla, Rylyn, Shaylen, Shaylie, Shylee, Shyloh, Skylan, Skylen, Tyleigh, Braley, Brelynn, Brooklee, Dalayza, Jayleene, Jazelyn, Kenlei, Kenzee, Kenzy, Kiyla, Kylinn, Kyliyah, Kynslei, Makenlee, Makenzye, Meilyn, Nylee, Ryelynn, Shaleigh, Skiler, Tylea, Zailee, Krisalyn, Lakeyn, Aidaly, Bryla, Brynlyn, Brynnlie, Chazlyn, Deylin, Jaycelynn, Jaydy, Jenayah, Kenidee, Khylar, Kierstynn, Kimmora, Kyndahl, Kyndell, Lakenzie, Lakie, Laylynn, Lylee, Makinzy, Makylee, Mayerly, Pailynn, Reylynn, Rhylynn, Ryeleigh, Saylee, Tayli, Yazlyn, Yorley
Brothers: Carson, Bentley, Colton, Tyler, Ryder, Korbin, Mylan, Camari, Jayse, Kaylon, Kyzer, Leeland, Rylen, Taylon, Tryston, Tylen, Braydan, Braydn, Brentlee, Cuyler, Karlin, Kayler, Keyler, Klinton, Kroy, Kyrian, Raidyn, Rhylan, Ryler, Wacey, Bryor, Dyland, Jakye, Jayln, Kaesen, Kailen, Keiton, Kesler, Korver, Kycen, Rhylen, Ryer, Xyler, Jaxxen, Jensy, Kashtin, Kden, Khilyn, Khylon, Khymir, Khyzer, Kinser, Klever, Konnar, Kourtland, Kyeir, Kymeir, Kysin, Laronn, Lyncoln, Raymir, Skylier, Syier, Treydon, Tylek
Names like Kyler
Names whose popularity has moved with Kyler's over the last 50 years.
