The nameKyle
Kyle is a Scottish name, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Scottish
Meaning
It comes from the Gaelic caol, "strait, narrow passage".
Origin
Scottish, from a place name in Ayrshire.
History
First found in France in the late 1980s, Kyle peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It is still well used today.
Popularity of the name Kyle
Kyle in France
Kyle was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,075 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Kyle. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Kyle in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 97 births a year.
Variants and related names
Kyle in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kyle mean?
It comes from the Gaelic caol, "strait, narrow passage".
What is the origin of the name Kyle?
Scottish, from a place name in Ayrshire.
Is Kyle a girl's or a boy's name?
Kyle is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Kyle?
Variants and related names of Kyle include Kyla and Kylie.