boys' name · peaked 2009

Cuyler

Every Cuyler since 1924 — 759 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#7,292
among boys
Babies in 2025
11
named Cuyler
Peak year
2009
38 babies
All-time total
759
since 1924

The story of Cuyler

Cuyler is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,292 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1924, 759 American babies have been named Cuyler. Its peak came in 2009, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cuyler stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Cuyler year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 11 #7,292
2024 5 #12,717
2023 16 #5,707
2022 13 #6,562
2021 19 #4,965
2020 16 #5,505
2019 16 #5,616
2018 14 #6,099
2017 12 #6,766
2016 24 #4,219
2015 15 #5,794
2014 16 #5,529
2013 21 #4,501
2012 16 #5,524
2011 20 #4,690
2010 12 #6,764
2009 5 #17,945 33 #3,350
2008 26 #3,952
2007 19 #4,846
2006 24 #4,024
2005 14 #5,629
2004 5 #16,699 13 #5,876
2003 24 #3,646
2002 12 #5,798
2001 19 #4,157
2000 20 #3,941
1995 12 #4,853
1990 14 #4,016
1985 13 #3,444
1980 9 #4,211
1975 5 #5,634
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Cuyler in 2025?

Cuyler ranked #7,292 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Cuyler?

759 babies have been named Cuyler in the United States since 1924, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Cuyler most popular?

Cuyler peaked in 2009, when 38 newborns received the name.

Is Cuyler a boy or girl name?

Cuyler is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Cuyler rising or falling?

Cuyler is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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