Total births
18
Boys' name · since 1991
Kayel
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 18 babies named Kayel, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 18
- total births
- 1991–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Kayel is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 18 have been recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Kayel recorded 18 times among boys since 1991, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2011.
- 18 total births
- 1991–2011 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
18 boys have been named Kayel since 1991, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2011.
- 18
- total births
- 1991–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Kayel was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
7 babies were named Kayel in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Kayel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kayel's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kayel at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Kayel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2011
- Peak year (2008)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Kayel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kayel's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Kayel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
7 births
- 2010s
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 7 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kayel? ▼
18 babies have been named Kayel since 1991. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 2008 with 7 births.
When was Kayel most popular? ▼
Kayel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
How long has the name Kayel been used? ▼
Records for Kayel go back to 1991, giving 21 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Kayel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kayden, Kayson, Kaysen, Kay, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kayel's data
- Kayel's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (7 total births) through the 2010s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Kayel
Nearby Names Like Kayel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kayel
Kayden Boy
#125 73,606 births
Kayson Boy
#291 15,201 births
Kaysen Boy
#597 6,640 births
Kay Boy
#6208 3,924 births
Kayce Boy
#419 3,316 births
Compare Kayel side by side: Kayel vs Kayden Kayel vs Kayson Kayel vs Kaysen
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1991–2011 (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. "Kayel: Baby Name Since 1991 - 18 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kayel. 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 Kayel 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 July 2026.