Kyler
An American anglicization of Dutch Cuyler "archer" and German Keiler "wild boar".
Every Kyler since 1922 — 41,378 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kyler
Kyler is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #404 in 2025 with 790 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 41,378 American babies have been named Kyler — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 1,728 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 Kyler stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kyler 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 | 43 | #3,553 | 790 | #404 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,959 | 946 | #357 |
| 2023 | 69 | #2,573 | 1,035 | #322 |
| 2022 | 86 | #2,201 | 1,365 | #252 |
| 2021 | 102 | #1,935 | 1,470 | #242 |
| 2020 | 79 | #2,269 | 1,466 | #244 |
| 2019 | 117 | #1,757 | 1,611 | #236 |
| 2018 | 71 | #2,494 | 1,138 | #303 |
| 2017 | 86 | #2,210 | 1,073 | #319 |
| 2016 | 80 | #2,355 | 1,192 | #299 |
| 2015 | 94 | #2,082 | 1,294 | #285 |
| 2014 | 95 | #2,063 | 1,231 | #288 |
| 2013 | 75 | #2,424 | 1,270 | #276 |
| 2012 | 78 | #2,390 | 1,329 | #266 |
| 2011 | 84 | #2,248 | 1,371 | #252 |
| 2010 | 67 | #2,681 | 1,286 | #269 |
| 2009 | 66 | #2,742 | 1,285 | #267 |
| 2008 | 72 | #2,599 | 1,269 | #271 |
| 2007 | 63 | #2,878 | 1,234 | #278 |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,656 | 1,301 | #266 |
| 2005 | 48 | #3,239 | 1,176 | #283 |
| 2004 | 80 | #2,219 | 1,175 | #274 |
| 2003 | 82 | #2,135 | 1,087 | #287 |
| 2002 | 63 | #2,514 | 1,107 | #277 |
| 2001 | 43 | #3,230 | 1,020 | #293 |
| 2000 | 77 | #2,116 | 963 | #306 |
| 1995 | 43 | #2,821 | 824 | #317 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,675 | 264 | #623 |
| 1985 | — | — | 64 | #1,175 |
| 1980 | — | — | 31 | #1,836 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,144 |
| 1970 | — | — | 13 | #2,688 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,738 |
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| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,151 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kyler mean?
An American anglicization of Dutch Cuyler "archer" and German Keiler "wild boar".
How popular is the name Kyler in 2025?
Kyler ranked #404 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 790 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kyler?
41,378 babies have been named Kyler in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kyler most popular?
Kyler peaked in 2019, when 1,728 newborns received the name.
Is Kyler a boy or girl name?
Kyler is used for both: about 6% of babies named Kyler have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Kyler rising or falling?
Kyler is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.