Kylar
Every Kylar since 1991 — 3,082 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kylar
Kylar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,814 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 3,082 American babies have been named Kylar — about 66% boys and 34% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 188 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kylar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kylar 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 | 24 | #5,323 | 29 | #3,814 |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,526 | 44 | #2,895 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,948 | 39 | #3,151 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,256 | 58 | #2,426 |
| 2021 | 44 | #3,524 | 71 | #2,070 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2,994 | 82 | #1,823 |
| 2019 | 60 | #2,806 | 93 | #1,707 |
| 2018 | 43 | #3,593 | 92 | #1,713 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,596 | 85 | #1,797 |
| 2016 | 76 | #2,436 | 112 | #1,518 |
| 2015 | 59 | #2,951 | 103 | #1,574 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,956 | 106 | #1,519 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,886 | 97 | #1,598 |
| 2012 | 38 | #4,027 | 94 | #1,648 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,967 | 93 | #1,641 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,545 | 76 | #1,893 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,641 | 85 | #1,782 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,243 | 65 | #2,111 |
| 2007 | 35 | #4,341 | 56 | #2,325 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,832 | 53 | #2,367 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,893 | 51 | #2,319 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,304 | 44 | #2,518 |
| 2003 | 34 | #3,989 | 45 | #2,379 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,547 | 48 | #2,213 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,549 | 37 | #2,597 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,099 | 48 | #2,110 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,815 | 20 | #3,385 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kylar in 2025?
Kylar ranked #3,814 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kylar?
3,082 babies have been named Kylar in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kylar most popular?
Kylar peaked in 2016, when 188 newborns received the name.
Is Kylar a boy or girl name?
Kylar is used for both: about 34% of babies named Kylar have been girls and 66% boys.
Is the name Kylar rising or falling?
Kylar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.