Total births
655
Boys' name · since 1985
Cyler
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 655 babies named Cyler, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9271
- among boys today
- 655
- born since 1985
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Cyler is the #9271 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 655 recorded since 1985.
Cyler has 655 recorded births among boys since 1985, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9271 as of the latest data, more common than 35% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #9271 among boys today
- 655 born since 1985
- 2000s peak decade
- 35% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Cyler is currently the #9271 boys' name in America, more common than 35% of boys - 655 born since 1985, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9271
- among boys today
- 655
- born since 1985
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Cyler vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9271
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 35% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Cyler was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
45 babies were named Cyler in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Cyler compares
655 Top 38% higher than 62% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Cyler's all-time total is 78% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Cyler | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 655 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 23 | 22,252 |
Cyler's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cyler's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cyler at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#9,271
Active since
1985
Cyler popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Cyler popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2015 (Cyler as girls' name)
Cyler by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Cyler's strongest decade.
266 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Cyler births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 93
1990s
93 births
- 2000s
2000s
266 births
- 2010s
2010s
225 births
- 2020s 61
2020s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 266 births (41% of all-time use).
How Cyler compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Cyler's total volume
Cyler vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Cyler by state
Where Cyler concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 13 | 2.0% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Cyler's total US births 2.0%
Even split
13 of 655 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cyler? ▼
Cyler has been given to 655 babies in the U.S. since 1985, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9271 as of the latest data. 45 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Cyler most popular? ▼
Cyler was most popular in the 2000s decade with 266 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Cyler most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cyler are Texas (13 births), California (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Cyler been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Cyler since 1985 -- 41 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Cyler? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cyle, Cylas, Cylus, Cylis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cyler's data
- Cyler's decade-level peak was the 2000s (266 total births); usage has since declined to 61 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Cylers (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cyler
Nearby Names Like Cyler
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cyler
Cyle Boy
1,980 births
Cylas Boy
#2778 1,034 births
Cylus Boy
#3851 902 births
Cylis Boy
#7064 465 births
Cylan Boy
#7097 158 births
Compare Cyler side by side: Cyler vs Cyle Cyler vs Cylas Cyler vs Cylus
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Cyler
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cyler: #9271 Boys' Name - 655 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cyler. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cyler draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.