Total births
1,065
Boys' name · since 1920
Kile
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 1,065 babies named Kile, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,065
- total births
- 1920–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1,065 boys have been named Kile since 1920, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Kile recorded 1,065 times among boys since 1920, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2019.
- 1,065 total births
- 1920–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,065 boys have been named Kile since 1920, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 1,065
- total births
- 1920–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Kile was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
42 babies were named Kile in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Kile's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kile's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kile at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Kile popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2019
- Peak year (1996)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Kile by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kile's strongest decade.
330 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Kile births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 15
1920s
15 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s 63
1960s
63 births
- 1970s 90
1970s
90 births
- 1980s
1980s
243 births
- 1990s
1990s
330 births
- 2000s
2000s
239 births
- 2010s 64
2010s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 330 births (31% of all-time use).
How Kile 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 Kile's total volume
Kile vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kile by state
Where Kile concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Kile's total US births 2.0%
Even split
21 of 1,065 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kile? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 1,065 babies named Kile. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 42 births.
When was Kile most popular? ▼
Kile was most popular in the 1990s decade with 330 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Kile most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kile are California (21 births), Michigan (6 births), Missouri (6 births).
How long has the name Kile been used? ▼
Kile has been recorded in Social Security data since 1920, spanning 100 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Kile? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Killian, Kilian, Kiley, Kilan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kile's data
- Kile's decade-level peak was the 1990s (330 total births); usage has since declined to 64 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kiles (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kile
Nearby Names Like Kile
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kile
Killian Boy
#371 16,219 births
Kilian Boy
#1053 2,690 births
Kiley Boy
1,097 births
Kilan Boy
#9390 138 births
Killua Boy
#5650 118 births
Compare Kile side by side: Kile vs Killian Kile vs Kilian Kile vs Kiley
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1920–2019 (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. "Kile: Baby Name Since 1920 - 1,065 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kile. 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 Kile 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.