MallowbyNames

Kylor

KIE-lor · Of uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name.

2025 rank (boys)
#8,243
Babies named in 2025
9
Peak popularity
2010
2025 frequency
1 in 189,786 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2009

Declining since 2009, #8,243 for boys today.

Popularity of Kylor since 1986

Babies named Kylor per year in U.S. Social Security records.

714211990200020102020Most births 2010Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1980s36
1990s107
2000s131
2010s156
2020s70

Meaning & origin

Kylor is a modern invented name that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 1986, reflecting the ongoing trend of creative, blended-sound names. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, when it saw the highest recorded usage. However, since 2009, its trajectory has been falling, indicating a decline in new parents choosing the name. Kylor remains a rare choice, with only about 1 in every 189,786 male births receiving the name in the most recent data. It was not reported in any top states, suggesting its usage is scattered rather than concentrated regionally. The name's appeal likely lies in its familiar sound, echoing popular names like Kyle and Tyler while offering a slightly distinctive spelling.

Kylor is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1986. It appears to be a blend of sounds from names like Kyle and Taylor, or a respelling of Kyler. Its usage has been rare, with a peak in 2010 and subsequent decline.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ky

Variants: Kyler

Sibling names for Kylor

Names that share Kylor's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kylor mean?
Kylor is a modern invented name of uncertain meaning, likely created from sounds found in names like Kyle and Taylor.
How popular is Kylor currently?
As of 2023, Kylor ranked 8,243 in the United States, with approximately 1 in 189,786 male births given that name.
Is Kylor a boy's name or a girl's name?
Kylor is almost exclusively used as a boy's name in the United States.