Total births
2,046
Unisex name · since 1992
Kylar
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 2,046 babies named Kylar, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2901
- among boys today
- 2,046
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Kylar currently ranks #2901 among unisex names in America, with 2,046 babies recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kylar has been recorded 2,046 times among boys since 1992, currently ranked #2901 nationally and more common than 80% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #2901 among boys today
- 2,046 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kylar is currently the #2901 unisex name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 2,046 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2901
- among boys today
- 2,046
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Kylar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2901
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Kylar was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
112 babies were named Kylar in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Kylar compares
2,046 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Kylar's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kylar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,046 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 112 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kylar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kylar's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 12 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 112, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kylar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#2,901
Active since
1992
Kylar popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 112
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Kylar popularity over time - girls
1,036 total births recorded since 1991 (Kylar as girls' name)
Kylar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kylar's strongest decade.
951 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Kylar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 240
1990s
240 births
- 2000s
2000s
532 births
- 2010s
2010s
951 births
- 2020s 323
2020s
323 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 951 births (46% of all-time use).
How Kylar 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 Kylar's total volume
Kylar vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kylar by state
Where Kylar concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 168 | 8.2% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 44 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 39 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 38 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 35 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 31 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 28 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 26 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Kylar's total US births 8.2%
Even split
168 of 2,046 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 19 reporting states.
Kylar appears in 19 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kylar? ▼
2,046 babies have been named Kylar since 1992. It currently ranks #2901 among boys. The peak year was 2016 with 112 births.
When was Kylar most popular? ▼
Kylar was most popular in the 2010s decade with 951 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Kylar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kylar are Texas (168 births), Georgia (44 births), Tennessee (39 births).
Is Kylar a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kylar is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,046 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,036 births.
How long has the name Kylar been used? ▼
Records for Kylar go back to 1992, giving 34 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kylar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kyle, Kyler, Kylan, Kylo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kylar's data
- Kylar's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (951 total births) through the 2020s (323) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Kylars (168 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 Kylar
Nearby Names Like Kylar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kylar
Kyle Boy
#439 485,780 births
Kyler Boy
#357 38,973 births
Kylan Boy
#535 10,734 births
Kylo Boy
#376 5,345 births
Kylen Boy
#926 4,804 births
Compare Kylar side by side: Kylar vs Kyle Kylar vs Kyler Kylar vs Kylan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kylar
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584 births · Peak 2025
Ibrahima #2902
1,098 births · Peak 2002
Cutler #2899
1,042 births · Peak 2014
Amadou #2903
1,217 births · Peak 2008
Giovonni #2898
1,505 births · Peak 2022
Kyden #2904
1,655 births · Peak 2013
Blaize #2897
1,899 births · Peak 2013
Samael #2905
523 births · Peak 2022
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, 1992–2025 (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. "Kylar: #2901 Unisex Name - 2,046 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kylar. 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 Kylar 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.